DevOps Glossary

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AWS ELB

Elastic Load Balancing; automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets.

AWS Lambda

Serverless compute service that runs code in response to events and automatically manages the underlying resources.

AWS Managed Services

Ongoing management of AWS infrastructure, allowing customers to focus on their applications and business.

AWS Monitoring

Process of tracking and analyzing the performance, health, and usage of AWS resources and applications.

AWS RDS

Relational Database Service; managed service for setting up, operating, and scaling relational databases in the cloud.

AWS RDS Postgres Monitoring

Tracking and analyzing the performance and health of PostgreSQL databases running on AWS RDS.

AWS S3

Simple Storage Service; object storage service offering industry-leading scalability, data availability, and performance.

AWS S3 Cost Optimization

Strategies and practices to reduce costs associated with storing and accessing data in AWS S3.

AWS Security

Set of tools, services, and best practices for protecting data, applications, and infrastructure in the AWS cloud.

Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)

Software development approach where acceptance tests are written before the code, guiding implementation.

Active Directory

Microsoft's directory service for Windows domain networks, managing users, computers, groups, and other objects.

Advanced Rate Limiting

Technique to control the rate of incoming requests to an API or service, preventing overload and ensuring fair usage.

Agent

Software component that performs automated tasks, often used in monitoring, data collection, or system management.

Agile

Iterative approach to software development emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery of working software.

Agile Manifesto

Document outlining values and principles of Agile software development, prioritizing individuals, working software, and adaptability.

Agile Methodology

Set of practices based on Agile principles, focusing on iterative development, team collaboration, and customer feedback.

Agile Organization

Company structure that emphasizes adaptability, quick response to change, and continuous improvement.

Agile Project Management

Applying Agile principles to project management, focusing on iterative planning, frequent delivery, and team empowerment.

Agile Software Development

Iterative approach to building software, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery of working features.

Ajax Requests

Technique for creating fast, dynamic web pages by exchanging small amounts of data with the server behind the scenes.

Alerting

System for notifying relevant personnel about critical events or issues in IT infrastructure or applications.

Amazon Aurora

Fully managed relational database engine compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL, designed for the cloud.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

A cloud platform offering a wide range of services like computing power, storage, and databases, enabling scalable, flexible solutions.

Android Deployment

Process of distributing and installing Android applications on devices or making them available through app stores.

Android Emulator

Software tool that simulates Android devices on a computer for testing and development purposes.