DevOps Glossary

Group responsible for building and maintaining the platform that other teams use to build and run applications.

Cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools to users over the internet.

Pre-defined set of procedures to be carried out in response to specific DevOps events or incidents.

Entity that makes authorization decisions for itself or other entities that request such decisions.

Entity in a network that enforces security policies for resource access, typically working in conjunction with a Policy Decision Point.

Practice of defining and managing policies using code, enabling version control, automation, and consistent policy enforcement.

Ability of an object to take on many forms in object-oriented programming, enabling flexible and extensible code design.

Tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications, similar to Docker Compose but with additional features.

Approach to security that specifies what is allowed and rejects everything else.

Use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data.

Cloud computing services offered either over the Internet or a private internal network to select users.

Person responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the development team.

Environment where software and other products are actually used by end users or consumers.

Setting where software and other products operate to perform their intended functions for end users.

Any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual.

Process of setting up IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, and storage.

File used to code sign iOS apps, containing information about the app ID, allowed devices, and other settings.

Open-source server virtualization management platform that combines KVM hypervisor and LXC containers, offering a comprehensive solution.

Computing services offered by third-party providers over the public Internet, available to anyone who wants to use or purchase them.

Mechanism in version control systems for notifying team members that a feature or fix is ready for review and integration.

Platform for managing repositories of software packages, facilitating the aggregation, mirroring, and distribution of software content.

Configuration management tool for centralizing and automating configuration management.

Security team that functions as a combined red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) to maximize effectiveness.

High-level, interpreted language known for readability and versatility, widely used in web development, data science, and other domains.

Set of threshold conditions that must be met in order to move on to the next stage in a software delivery process.