DevOps Glossary

Open-source web-based tool for cloud management and application deployment, primarily used with Amazon Web Services.

Open-source framework for building communications applications, particularly used for creating custom telephone systems.

Open-source text and source code editor developed by GitHub, known for its customizability.

Total sum of vulnerabilities in a given system that are accessible to an attacker.

Method or pathway used by a malicious actor to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network.

Chronological record of system activities, providing a trail for tracking user actions and system events.

Linux daemon that monitors and logs system activities to detect security violations.

Piece of information or process used to verify a user's identity, such as passwords, biometrics, or security tokens.

Process of compiling source code into executable software without manual intervention, often part of CI/CD pipelines.

Use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

Degree of independence and self-governance given to teams or systems in making decisions and performing tasks.

Tool for deploying node.js apps to Amazon Web Services, simplifying the process of setting up and managing instances.

Microsoft's cloud computing platform providing a wide range of services for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications.

Server-side of a website or application, responsible for data storage, security, and business logic.

Copy of data created to protect against loss or damage, often stored separately from the original for recovery purposes.

Individual or entity that attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in systems or networks for malicious purposes.

Term describing code that has too many layers, making it overly complex and difficult to understand or maintain.

Continuous integration and deployment server by Atlassian, automating the building, testing, and deployment of software.

Physical computer server dedicated to a single tenant, not virtualized or shared among multiple users.

Open-source web-based code review system that facilitates collaborative code reviews and discussions.

Unix shell and command language, widely used for scripting and automating tasks in Unix-like operating systems.

Specially designed system on a network specifically intended to withstand attacks, usually placed at the edge of a network.

Open-source build and test tool that enables fast, reproducible builds across multiple platforms and languages.

Lightweight data shippers for various types of data, part of the Elastic Stack for log and metrics collection.

Software development approach that focuses on defining the behavior of an application based on user stories.