DevOps Glossary

Measure of the amount of work a team completes during a sprint or iteration, used in agile project management.

System that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.

Software tools that help software teams manage changes to source code over time.

German term for the "four-eyes principle", requiring two individuals to approve an action before it can be taken.

Emulation of a computer system, providing the functionality of a physical computer.

On-demand configurable pool of shared computing resources allocated within a public cloud environment.

Creation of a virtual version of something, such as a server, storage device, network or operating system.

Systematic review of security weaknesses in an information system, often involving scanning and analysis of potential vulnerabilities.

Automated process of proactively identifying security vulnerabilities of computing systems in a network.

Security solution that protects web applications and APIs from various types of attacks.

Application firewall for HTTP applications that applies a set of rules to an HTTP conversation.

Any activity in a process that does not add value to the customer, a key concept in lean methodologies for process improvement.

Traditional, linear approach to software development with distinct phases, often contrasted with more iterative methodologies like Agile.

Network plugin for Kubernetes that creates a virtual network for connecting containers across multiple hosts.

Set of practices and measures taken to protect web APIs from various security threats and unauthorized access.

Process of creating web applications, including design, coding, testing, and deployment, often using various web technologies.

Discipline of protecting websites and web applications against security threats.

Automated process of extracting data from websites, often used for data mining, price monitoring, or content aggregation.

Protocol providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection.

Automated messages sent from apps when something happens, allowing real-time data transfer and integration between different systems.

Method of testing where the internal structure/design/implementation of the item being tested is known to the tester.

SSL certificate that secures a domain and its subdomains, allowing for flexible and cost-effective implementation of HTTPS.

Record of an occurrence in a Windows operating system or application, crucial for system monitoring and troubleshooting.

Detailed record of system, security, and application notifications stored by Windows.

Measurement tools built into Windows that provide information about system operation.