Engineering Glossary

From fundamental principles to cutting-edge practices, this glossary covers the full spectrum of software engineering terminology.

DevOps
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Containerization & Orchestration

SLA (Service Level Agreement)

Contract between a service provider and customer defining expected service levels.
DevOps

SOAR

Security Orchestration, Automation and Response; platforms that enable organizations to collect security data and perform security operations.
DevOps

SOC

Security Operations Center; centralized unit dealing with security issues on an organizational and technical level.
DevOps

SQL Injection

Code injection technique used to attack data-driven applications by inserting malicious SQL statements into application queries.
DevOps

SQLi

Abbreviation for SQL Injection, a code injection technique used to attack data-driven applications by inserting malicious SQL statements.
DevOps

SSL Certificate

Digital document that authenticates a website's identity and enables encrypted connections between servers and browsers, ensuring secure data transmission.
DevOps

SSL Certificate Chain

Series of certificates needed to verify the authenticity of a website's SSL certificate.
DevOps

SSL Certificate Expiry

Date when an SSL certificate is no longer valid and needs to be renewed to maintain secure connections.
DevOps

SSL/TLS Handshake

Process by which a client and server establish a secure encrypted connection, crucial for secure data transmission over the internet.
DevOps

SaltStack

Python-based, open-source configuration management software and remote execution engine.
DevOps

Sanity Testing

Subset of regression testing to verify that code changes don't impact critical functionalities.
DevOps

Scalability

Ability of a system, network, or process to handle a growing amount of work or its potential to be enlarged.
DevOps

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Set of organization and workflow patterns for implementing agile practices at enterprise scale.
DevOps

Schatten-IT

German term for "Shadow IT"; IT systems deployed outside of the organization's formal IT department.
DevOps

Scrubbing Center

Facility used to filter malicious traffic from a network, often used in DDoS mitigation.
DevOps

Scrum

Agile framework for project management emphasizing iterative progress, team collaboration, and flexibility.
DevOps

SecOps

Practice of integrating security processes with IT operations, aiming to reduce vulnerabilities and improve overall system security.
DevOps

Secure SDLC

Software Development Life Cycle that integrates security at every stage of the development process.
DevOps

Security Analytics

Use of data collection, aggregation, and analysis tools for security monitoring and threat detection.
DevOps

Security Champions

Individuals within development teams who act as the first point of contact for security-related matters.
DevOps

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

System providing real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware.
DevOps

Security Intelligence

Evidence-based knowledge about existing or emerging threats to assets, crucial for effective cybersecurity strategies.
DevOps

Security Misconfiguration

Improper configuration of security controls, often leading to vulnerabilities and potential security breaches.
DevOps

Security Observability

Practice of gaining insight into the security posture of systems through the collection and analysis of security-relevant data.
DevOps

Security Operation Center (SOC)

Centralized unit dealing with security issues on an organizational and technical level.
DevOps

Security Posture

Overall security status of an organization's systems, networks, and data, reflecting its ability to protect from cyber threats.
DevOps

Security Remediation

Process of addressing and fixing identified security vulnerabilities or weaknesses in systems, applications, or networks.
DevOps

Security as Code

Practice of building and operating security controls as code to ensure consistent and repeatable security processes.
DevOps

Selbstheilende Systeme

German for "self-healing systems"; systems that can detect and recover from failures automatically.
DevOps

Selenium

Popular open-source tool for automating web browsers, primarily used for testing web applications across various platforms.
DevOps

Self-Healing Systems

Systems capable of detecting and recovering from failures without human intervention.
DevOps

Self-Service Deployment

Capability allowing users to deploy applications or services independently, without IT intervention.
DevOps

Semaphore

Lightweight, cloud-native continuous integration and delivery platform designed for speed and simplicity in software development workflows.
DevOps

Sensitive Data Exposure

Security vulnerability where an application does not adequately protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
DevOps

Sensu

Open-source monitoring framework designed to empower organizations with flexible and scalable monitoring for their infrastructure and applications.
DevOps

Sequencer

Tool used in network security for analyzing and manipulating network protocols, often employed in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
DevOps

Serf

Decentralized solution for cluster membership, failure detection, and orchestration, designed for service discovery and orchestration.
DevOps

Server Monitoring

Process of reviewing and analyzing a server for availability, operations, performance, security and other operations-related processes.
DevOps

Serverless

Cloud computing execution model where the cloud provider manages server infrastructure.
DevOps

Serverless Computing

Cloud computing model where the cloud provider manages server infrastructure, allowing developers to focus solely on code.
DevOps

Serverless Framework

Open-source tool for building and deploying serverless applications across various cloud providers, simplifying serverless development.
DevOps

Serverless Monitoring

Process of observing and managing the performance, availability, and cost of serverless applications and functions.
DevOps

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Contract between a service provider and the end user defining the expected level of service.
DevOps

Service Level Indicator (SLI)

Quantitative measure of the level of service provided, used to evaluate whether a Service Level Objective is being met.
DevOps

Service Level Indicators (SLIs)

Quantitative measures of the level of service provided, used to evaluate whether Service Level Objectives are being met.
DevOps

Service Level Objective (SLO)

Target value or range of values for a service level that is measured by one or more Service Level Indicators.
DevOps

Service Mesh

Infrastructure layer for facilitating service-to-service communications between microservices.
DevOps

Service Reliability

Measure of a service's ability to perform its intended function consistently and without failure.
DevOps

Service Virtualisation

Practice of simulating the behavior of system components to enable continuous testing.
DevOps

Shadow APIs

Undocumented or unofficial APIs within an organization that may pose security risks or lead to inefficiencies if not properly managed.
DevOps

Shadow CD

Unofficial or unapproved continuous delivery practices within an organization, potentially bypassing established processes.
DevOps

Shadow IT

IT systems and solutions built and used inside organizations without explicit approval.
DevOps

Shared Responsibility Model

Cloud security framework that delineates security obligations of a cloud provider and its users.
DevOps

Shift Left

Practice of moving testing, quality, and performance evaluation earlier in the development process.
DevOps

Shift Right

Practice of extending testing and quality assurance into production environments.
DevOps

Shift-Left Security

Practice of integrating security earlier in the software development lifecycle, improving overall application security.
DevOps

Shift-Left Testing

Practice of performing testing earlier in the software development lifecycle to catch and fix issues sooner.
DevOps

Shift-Right Testing

Approach that extends testing into production environments, allowing for real-world validation and continuous improvement.
DevOps

SignalFx

Cloud monitoring and observability platform for infrastructure, microservices, and applications, enabling real-time analytics.
DevOps

Siloed Security

Approach where security is treated as a separate concern, not integrated with development and operations.
DevOps

Simian Army

Suite of tools created by Netflix to test the resiliency of its AWS infrastructure.
DevOps

Single Branch Development

Development practice where all work is done on a single branch in version control.
DevOps

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

IT professional who combines software and systems engineering to create scalable and reliable software systems.
DevOps

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Discipline that incorporates aspects of software engineering and applies them to infrastructure and operations problems.
DevOps

Sitex

Tool for automating the setup and teardown of temporary environments, useful for testing and development purposes.
DevOps

Six Nines

Explore the pinnacle of system reliability: "six nines" uptime. Discover what 99.9999% availability means, its rarity, and the extreme measures required to achieve this DevOps feat.
DevOps

Slaughter

System administration tool designed for automating repetitive tasks across multiple servers, improving efficiency and consistency in IT operations.
DevOps

Smoke Testing

Preliminary testing to reveal simple failures severe enough to reject a prospective software release.
DevOps

Snapshot

Capture of the state of a system at a particular point in time, often used for backups.
DevOps

Snort

Open-source network intrusion detection and prevention system, capable of real-time traffic analysis and packet logging on IP networks.
DevOps

Soak Testing

Testing to determine system performance over an extended period of continuous use.
DevOps

Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

Model of software delivery where software is licensed on a subscription basis and centrally hosted.
DevOps

Software Deployment

Process of making software available and ready for use in a specific environment, including installation and configuration.
DevOps

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Structured process for planning, creating, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications.
DevOps

Software Lifecycle

Entire process of software development from inception to retirement, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
DevOps

Software Stack

Set of software subsystems or components needed to create a complete platform for developing and running applications.
DevOps

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Model of software delivery where software is licensed on a subscription basis and centrally hosted.
DevOps

Source Control

Management of changes to documents, programs, and other information stored as computer files.
DevOps

Spaghetti Code

Code that is hard to read, understand, or maintain due to its complex and tangled structure.
DevOps

Spike Testing

Testing to determine how a system behaves under a sudden large increase in load.
DevOps

Sprint

Time-boxed iteration in Agile methodologies, typically 1-4 weeks long, during which a potentially shippable product increment is created.
DevOps

StackStorm

Open-source automation platform that connects all your apps, services, and workflows, enabling auto-remediation and security responses.
DevOps

Staging Environment

Pre-production environment that closely mimics the production environment, used for final testing before deployment.
DevOps

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Established procedures to be followed in carrying out a given operation or situation.
DevOps

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Process of analyzing source code to identify security vulnerabilities without executing the program.
DevOps

Status Page

Webpage displaying the current state of system's services and any known issues, crucial for transparent communication.
DevOps

Step

Individual task or action within a larger process or workflow, often used in the context of CI/CD pipelines or automation scripts.
DevOps

Strangler Fig Pattern

Technique for gradually migrating a legacy system by replacing pieces of functionality with new applications and services.
DevOps

Stream-aligned Team

Team organized around the flow of work, capable of delivering value directly to customers or users.
DevOps

Streamline Releases

Process of optimizing and simplifying the software release cycle to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
DevOps

Structured Logging

Practice of implementing a consistent, predetermined message format for application logs.
DevOps

Stubs

Pieces of code used to stand in for some other programming functionality, often used in testing to simulate complex objects or processes.
DevOps

Sublime Text

Sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose, known for its speed, cross-platform support, and powerful features.
DevOps

SumoLogic

Cloud-native, machine data analytics platform that helps organizations gain real-time insights from logs, metrics, and other machine data.
DevOps

Sunzi

Lightweight server provisioning tool that simplifies the process of setting up and configuring servers using simple YAML files.
DevOps

Support-Level

Degree of technical assistance provided for a product or service, often tiered based on response times and scope of support.
DevOps

Swagger

Set of tools for designing, building, documenting, and consuming RESTful web services.
DevOps

Swift

General-purpose, multi-paradigm, compiled programming language developed by Apple.
DevOps

Synthetic Monitoring

Monitoring technique that uses scripted recordings or transactions to simulate user activity.
DevOps

Sysdig

Open-source system-level exploration and troubleshooting tool for Linux systems, providing deep visibility into system behavior.
DevOps
@mention

@mention

A feature in Git platforms that allows users to notify specific team members or reference issues by using the @ symbol followed by a username.
API preview

API preview

A feature allowing developers to test and provide feedback on new Git API functionality before it's officially released.
Bare Repository

Bare Repository

A Git repository containing version control information without a working directory, typically used as a central repository for collaboration.
Bisect

Bisect

A Git command used to perform a binary search through a repository's history to identify the commit that introduced a bug or issue.
Bitbucket Pipelines

Bitbucket Pipelines

An integrated CI/CD service in Bitbucket for automating builds, tests, and deployments.
Blame

Blame

A Git feature that shows which user last modified each line of a file, helping developers trace changes and understand code history.
Blamestorming

Blamestorming

A collaborative process of analyzing Git blame information to identify the source of bugs or issues in a codebase.
Branch

Branch

A parallel version of a repository, allowing developers to work on different features or experiments without affecting the main codebase.
Branch policies

Branch policies

Rules enforced on Git branches to ensure code quality, require reviews, or restrict certain actions before merging.
Business plan

Business plan

A premium subscription tier offered by Git hosting services, providing advanced features and support for enterprise users.
CA certificate

CA certificate

A digital certificate issued by a Certificate Authority, used in Git to establish secure HTTPS connections and verify server identities.
Cache

Cache

A temporary storage area that holds frequently accessed data for quick retrieval, improving system performance.
Checkout

Checkout

A Git command used to switch between different branches or restore files from a specific commit in a repository's history.
Cherry-Pick

Cherry-Pick

A Git operation that applies the changes from a specific commit to the current branch, useful for selective code integration.
Cherry-picking

Cherry-picking

The practice of selecting and applying specific commits from one branch to another in Git, often used for targeted bug fixes.
Clone

Clone

The process of creating a local copy of a remote Git repository, allowing developers to work on the codebase independently.
Code owners file

Code owners file

A file specifying individuals or teams responsible for code in different parts of a repository.
Commit

Commit

Operation in version control systems that saves changes to the local repository, creating a new revision with a unique identifier.
Conflict

Conflict

A situation in Git where incompatible changes have been made to the same part of a file, requiring manual resolution before merging.
Continuous Integration

Continuous Integration

Practice of merging all developer working copies to a shared mainline several times a day.
DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph)

DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph)

Directed Acyclic Graph, the underlying data structure used by Git to represent the commit history and relationships between commits.
Detach HEAD

Detach HEAD

A Git operation that moves the HEAD pointer to a specific commit, allowing for temporary exploration of historical states.
Diff

Diff

A Git command or operation that shows the differences between two commits, branches, files, or other Git objects.
Downstream

Downstream

Refers to the direction of change propagation in Git, typically from a parent branch to its child branches or forks.
Explorer

Explorer

A feature in Git platforms for browsing repository contents, viewing files, and navigating through different branches.
Feature branch workflow

Feature branch workflow

A Git pattern where each new feature is developed in a dedicated branch, then merged back to the main branch.
Fetch

Fetch

A Git command that retrieves changes from a remote repository without automatically merging them into the local branch.
Force Push

Force Push

A Git push operation that overwrites the remote branch's history with the local branch, potentially causing data loss if used carelessly.
Fork

Fork

A personal copy of another user's repository on a Git hosting platform, allowing independent development without affecting the original project.
Free plan

Free plan

A no-cost tier offered by Git hosting services, typically with limited features and storage for individual users or small projects.
GPG (GNU Privacy Guard)

GPG (GNU Privacy Guard)

An encryption software used with Git for signing commits and tags, enhancing security and verification.
Gist

Gist

A simple way to share code snippets, notes, or small files using Git, often integrated into Git platforms.
Git

Git

Distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development.
Git Alias

Git Alias

A custom shortcut command defined by users to simplify complex or frequently used Git operations.
Git Alternates

Git Alternates

A mechanism in Git allowing a repository to borrow objects from another repository, useful for saving disk space in large projects.
Git Annotate

Git Annotate

A Git command that shows the author and commit information for each line in a file, similar to the "blame" feature.
Git Assume Unchanged

Git Assume Unchanged

A Git feature that tells the system to temporarily ignore changes to a tracked file, useful for local configuration files.
Git Attributes

Git Attributes

A mechanism in Git for defining attributes on a per-path basis, controlling how Git handles certain files or directories.
Git Bisect

Git Bisect

A Git command used to perform a binary search through the commit history to find the commit that introduced a bug.
Git Bisect Run

Git Bisect Run

An automated version of Git Bisect that uses a script to determine if each checked-out commit is "good" or "bad".
Git Blame -C (Copy Detection)

Git Blame -C (Copy Detection)

An enhanced version of Git Blame that detects lines moved or copied from other files, providing better change tracking.
Git Bundle

Git Bundle

A Git command that creates a single file containing all the data needed to recreate a repository's branch or history.
Git Bundle Create/Verify

Git Bundle Create/Verify

Commands to create and verify Git bundles, useful for transferring repository data without using a network.
Git Cheat Sheet

Git Cheat Sheet

A quick reference guide summarizing common Git commands and their usage, helpful for both beginners and experienced users.
Git Cherry

Git Cherry

A Git command used to find commits that haven't been merged upstream, useful for identifying changes to be applied to another branch.
Git Clean

Git Clean

A command to remove untracked files from the working directory, helping to maintain a clean repository state.
Git Commit --amend

Git Commit --amend

A command that allows you to modify the most recent commit, adding new changes or updating the commit message.
Git Commit Amend

Git Commit Amend

A command that allows you to modify the most recent commit, changing its message or contents, and update it without creating a new commit.
Git Commit Hooks

Git Commit Hooks

Scripts that run automatically before or after a commit, allowing you to enforce rules, format code, or perform checks on changes.
Git Commit Templates

Git Commit Templates

Predefined structures for commit messages, helping maintain consistency and include necessary information in commits.
Git Commit Trailers

Git Commit Trailers

Metadata added to the end of commit messages, often used for things like issue references or sign-offs.
Git Commit-graph

Git Commit-graph

A file format used to store commit graph structure, improving performance for operations that traverse commit history.
Git Commit-graph Verify

Git Commit-graph Verify

A command to check the integrity and validity of the commit-graph file in a Git repository.
Git Commit-tree

Git Commit-tree

A low-level Git command used to create a new commit object from an existing tree object.
Git Config

Git Config

A command and system for setting configuration options for Git on a global, local, or repository level.
Git Count-objects

Git Count-objects

A diagnostic command that provides statistics about the number and size of objects in a Git repository.
Git Credential Helper

Git Credential Helper

A system that securely stores and retrieves credentials for Git operations, reducing the need for manual authentication.
Git Daemon

Git Daemon

A lightweight server for the Git protocol, allowing anonymous read access to Git repositories.
Git Dangling Objects

Git Dangling Objects

Objects in Git that are not reachable from any reference, often created during rebasing or other history-altering operations.
Git Describe

Git Describe

A command that generates a human-readable name for a commit based on the most recent tag and additional commit information.
Git Diff

Git Diff

A command that shows changes between commits, branches, files, or the working directory and the index.
Git Diff Algorithms

Git Diff Algorithms

Various methods used by Git to compute differences between versions of files, optimizing for different scenarios.
Git Diff Tool

Git Diff Tool

An external program or interface used to visualize differences between files or commits in a more user-friendly manner.
Git Fetch --All

Git Fetch --All

A command that fetches updates from all remote repositories configured in a Git project.
Git Filter-branch

Git Filter-branch

A powerful tool for rewriting Git history, allowing for large-scale changes across many commits.
Git Flow

Git Flow

A branching model for Git that defines a strict branching structure designed to support multiple parallel developments.
Git Fork

Git Fork

The process of creating a personal copy of someone else's project, allowing for independent development without affecting the original.
Git Fsck

Git Fsck

A command that verifies the connectivity and validity of objects in the Git database.
Git Fsck (File System Check)

Git Fsck (File System Check)

Verifies the integrity of objects in the Git database, checking for corruption and inconsistencies.
Git GPG verification

Git GPG verification

A security feature in Git that uses GPG to sign and verify commits and tags, ensuring authenticity.
Git Garbage Collection (gc)

Git Garbage Collection (gc)

A process that optimizes the Git repository by removing unnecessary files and compressing objects.
Git Gc (Garbage Collection)

Git Gc (Garbage Collection)

Short for Git Garbage Collection, a command to clean up unnecessary files and optimize the repository.
Git Grep

Git Grep

A command for searching files in a Git repository using regular expressions or simple string matching.
Git Hook

Git Hook

A script that Git automatically runs before or after specific events, like commits or merges, to customize workflows and enforce rules.
Git Hooks

Git Hooks

Same as Git Hook, scripts triggered by various Git actions to automate tasks or enforce policies.
Git Ignore

Git Ignore

A mechanism to specify intentionally untracked files that Git should ignore, typically defined in a .gitignore file.
Git Index Format

Git Index Format

The internal format used by Git to store the staging area information, representing the next commit to be made.
Git Init

Git Init

A command used to initialize a new Git repository, creating the necessary directory structure for version control.
Git Interactive Rebase

Git Interactive Rebase

A feature allowing users to modify commits in their branch history, useful for cleaning up before merging.
Git Internals (objects, refs, etc.)

Git Internals (objects, refs, etc.)

The underlying data structures and mechanisms Git uses to store and manage version control information.
Git Interpret-trailers

Git Interpret-trailers

A command to parse and manipulate the trailer lines typically found at the end of commit messages.
Git LFS (Large File Storage)

Git LFS (Large File Storage)

A system that manages large files by storing them outside the main repository, replacing them with lightweight pointers to improve performance and efficiency.
Git Large File Storage (LFS)

Git Large File Storage (LFS)

An extension that replaces large files with text pointers in Git, while storing the file contents on a remote server.
Git Log

Git Log

A command to display the commit history of a repository, showing details like author, date, and commit message.
Git Maintenance

Git Maintenance

A set of tasks performed to keep a Git repository in good condition, including garbage collection and optimization.
Git Merge Strategies

Git Merge Strategies

Different algorithms used by Git to combine separate development histories when merging branches.
Git Merge Tools

Git Merge Tools

External programs or interfaces used to resolve merge conflicts in a more visual and user-friendly manner.
Git Merge-base

Git Merge-base

A command that finds the best common ancestor between two commits, useful for determining the point where branches diverged.
Git Multi-pack Index (MIDX)

Git Multi-pack Index (MIDX)

A feature that improves performance for repositories with many pack files by creating an index across multiple packs.
Git Namespaces

Git Namespaces

A feature allowing multiple references (like branches or tags) with the same name to coexist by separating them into different namespaces.
Git Notes

Git Notes

A way to add or inspect object notes, allowing additional information to be attached to Git objects without changing their SHA-1 hash.
Git Object Storage

Git Object Storage

The system Git uses to store all the versions of files, commits, and other objects in a content-addressable filesystem.
Git Pack Files

Git Pack Files

Compressed files containing Git objects, used to efficiently store and transfer repository data.
Git Packfile Format

Git Packfile Format

The internal format used by Git to store multiple objects efficiently in a single file, reducing disk usage and improving performance.
Git Partial Clone

Git Partial Clone

A feature allowing users to clone a repository without downloading all of its objects, saving bandwidth and storage.
Git Patch

Git Patch

A file format representing changes between versions, used for sharing and applying modifications across different repositories.
Git Plumbing Commands

Git Plumbing Commands

Low-level Git commands that expose the internal workings of Git, primarily used for scripting and advanced operations.
Git Porcelain Commands

Git Porcelain Commands

User-friendly commands for everyday tasks, like git status and git commit, designed for ease of use and clear output.
Git Protocol

Git Protocol

The native network protocol used by Git for efficient data transfer between repositories.
Git Prune

Git Prune

A command that removes objects that are no longer reachable from any references in the repository.

Data Governance

Policies and processes for ensuring data quality, security, and compliance in cloud environments.

Data Integration as a Service

Cloud-based tools for combining data from various sources into a unified view, enabling comprehensive data analysis.

Data Lake

Centralized repository storing structured and unstructured data at scale in its native format.

Data Lake (e.g., AWS Lake Formation, Azure Data Lake)

Large-scale storage repository for raw data in various formats in cloud environments.

Data Lake Houses

Hybrid architecture combining data lake storage with data warehouse query capabilities in cloud environments.

Data Lineage

Tracking the origin, movement, and transformations of data throughout its lifecycle in cloud systems.

Data Lineage and Provenance Tracking

Monitoring data origins, transformations, and usage across cloud environments for compliance and analysis.

Data Mart

Subset of a data warehouse focused on specific business functions or departments in cloud environments.

Data Masking and Anonymization

Techniques to protect sensitive information by obscuring or replacing identifiable data in cloud storage.

Data Mesh Architecture

Decentralized approach to data management, treating data as a product owned by domain teams in cloud environments.

Data Mesh Platforms

Tools supporting implementation of data mesh principles in cloud-based data architectures.

Data Migration

Process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or systems in cloud environments.

Data Pipeline (e.g., AWS Data Pipeline, Azure Data Factory)

Automated process for extracting, transforming, and loading data between cloud systems or services.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Systematic analysis of how data processing activities affect privacy in cloud environments.

Data Quality as a Service

Cloud-based tools for assessing, improving, and maintaining the quality of data assets.

Data Residency

Specifying the physical location where cloud-stored data resides for compliance with regulations.

Data Rights Management

Controls for protecting intellectual property and sensitive information in cloud-based data sharing.

Data Science Marketplaces

Platforms for sharing and monetizing data science models and algorithms in the cloud.

Data Science Version Control

Tools for tracking changes and collaborating on data science projects in cloud environments.

Data Skew Handling in Distributed Systems

Techniques for managing uneven data distribution in cloud-based parallel processing.

Data Sovereignty

Concept that data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is stored in cloud environments.

Data Tokenization Services

Cloud-based tools for replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive equivalents for security purposes.

Data Versioning and Time Travel

Capability to access and restore previous versions of data in cloud storage systems.

Data Virtualization

Technology that provides a unified view of data from multiple cloud and on-premises sources without moving it.

Data Visualization

Tools and techniques for creating visual representations of data stored in cloud environments.

Data Warehouse (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics)

Centralized repository optimized for analytics and business intelligence in cloud environments.

Data Warehousing

Process of collecting, storing, and managing data from varied sources in a central cloud repository for analysis.

Database Auditing

Monitoring and recording database activities in cloud environments for security and compliance purposes.

Database Backup and Restore

Process of creating copies of databases and recovering them in cloud environments for data protection.

Database Caching

Technique to store frequently accessed data in memory for faster retrieval in cloud databases.

Database Encryption

Process of encoding data to protect sensitive information in cloud-based databases.

Database Failover

Automatic switching to a redundant database when the primary system fails in cloud environments.

Database High Availability

Techniques ensuring continuous database operation in cloud environments, minimizing downtime.

Database Migration

Process of moving databases from on-premises or other cloud environments to a target cloud platform.

Database Migration Service

Managed service for migrating databases to cloud platforms with minimal downtime.

Database Performance Tuning

Optimizing database operations for improved speed and efficiency in cloud environments.

Database Proxy

Intermediary service managing connections between applications and cloud databases for improved security and performance.

Database Scaling (Vertical and Horizontal)

Adjusting database resources vertically (more powerful hardware) or horizontally (more instances) in cloud environments.

Database Sharding

Distributing data across multiple database instances for improved performance and scalability in the cloud.

Database Version Upgrades

Process of updating database software to newer versions in cloud environments, improving performance and security.

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

Managed cloud service providing database functionality without the need for infrastructure management.

Dead Letter Queues

Storage for messages that can't be processed successfully in cloud-based message queuing systems.

Decentralized Cloud (Web3)

Distributed cloud computing model leveraging blockchain technology for increased security and user control.

Decentralized Cloud Resource Markets

Blockchain-based platforms for trading compute resources across distributed cloud networks.

Decentralized Identity

Self-sovereign identity management using blockchain technology in cloud environments.

Decentralized Identity Management

Systems for user authentication and authorization using blockchain in cloud environments.

Decentralized Storage

Distributed file storage systems using peer-to-peer networks in cloud computing environments.

Deception Technology in the Cloud

Security approach using decoys to detect, deceive, and deflect attackers in cloud environments.

Deep Learning

Subset of machine learning using neural networks with multiple layers for complex pattern recognition in cloud environments.

Deployment Automation

Tools and practices for automatically releasing and updating applications in cloud environments.

Deployment Manager (Google Cloud)

Service for declaratively managing and deploying cloud resources on Google Cloud Platform.

DevOps Assembly Lines

Automated, end-to-end pipelines for software delivery in cloud environments, streamlining development and deployment processes.

DevOps Culture and Practices

Collaborative approach integrating development and operations teams for efficient cloud-based software delivery.

DevOps Metrics and KPIs

Measurements for assessing the performance and efficiency of DevOps processes in cloud environments.

DevSecOps Automation

Integration of security practices into DevOps processes using automated tools in cloud environments.

DevSecOps Automation Platforms

Integrated tools for implementing security throughout the DevOps lifecycle in cloud environments.

Device Management

Tools and practices for configuring, monitoring, and securing IoT devices connected to cloud platforms.

Device Provisioning

Process of setting up and configuring IoT devices for secure connection to cloud platforms.

Differential Privacy as a Service

Cloud-based tools for adding noise to data to protect individual privacy while maintaining overall accuracy.

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)

Tools for tracking and optimizing user interactions with cloud-based applications and services.

Digital Twin Technology

Virtual representations of physical objects or systems, often leveraging cloud resources for simulation and analysis.

Digital Twins

Virtual models of physical assets or processes, often using cloud computing for data processing and simulation.

Digital Twins in the Cloud

Cloud-based virtual representations of physical entities for monitoring, simulation, and optimization.

Direct Connect

Dedicated network connection between on-premises infrastructure and cloud service providers.

Disaggregated Server Architectures

Cloud infrastructure designs separating compute, storage, and networking for flexible resource allocation.

Disaggregated Storage

Cloud storage architecture separating storage management functions from physical storage devices.

Disaster Recovery

Strategies and tools for recovering data and systems after a catastrophic event in cloud environments.

Distributed AI Training

Process of training machine learning models across multiple cloud nodes for improved speed and efficiency.

Distributed Cloud

Cloud services distributed across multiple physical locations but managed centrally.

Distributed Constraint Optimization

Techniques for solving complex problems across multiple cloud nodes while satisfying various constraints.

Distributed Data Science Workflows

Cloud-based systems for running data analysis and machine learning tasks across multiple nodes.

Distributed Deception Platforms

Cloud-based security systems deploying decoys across multiple points to detect and mislead attackers.

Distributed Edge AI Training

Process of training AI models across multiple edge devices and cloud resources, enabling decentralized learning at scale.

Distributed Hyperparameter Optimization

Technique for tuning machine learning models across multiple cloud nodes for improved performance.

Distributed Ledger Orchestration

Managing and coordinating blockchain networks across multiple cloud environments.

Distributed Tracing for Microservices

Tracking and analyzing requests as they flow through cloud-based microservices architectures.

Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) for Cloud

Specialized programming languages designed for efficient cloud resource management and deployment.

Drift Detection

Monitoring and identifying unauthorized or unintended changes in cloud infrastructure configurations.

Durable Functions (Azure)

Extension of Azure Functions that enables stateful operations in serverless compute environments.

Dynamic Access Control

Adaptive security measures that adjust permissions based on context in cloud environments.

E-Waste Management for Cloud Infrastructure

Responsible disposal and recycling of outdated or decommissioned cloud hardware.

E-Waste Management in Cloud Computing

Strategies for sustainably disposing of and recycling obsolete cloud computing hardware.

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

Process of moving data from source systems into a data warehouse in cloud environments.

Eco-Friendly Cloud Migration Strategies

Approaches to moving to the cloud that minimize environmental impact and energy consumption.

Edge AI

Artificial intelligence algorithms running on devices at the network edge, often integrated with cloud backends.

Edge AI Model Compression Techniques

Methods for reducing the size of AI models to run efficiently on edge devices with cloud support.

Edge AI Model Versioning

Managing and updating AI model versions across distributed edge devices and cloud systems.

Edge AI Security

Measures to protect AI models and data on edge devices connected to cloud networks.

Edge AI/ML

Artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities deployed on edge devices, often with cloud integration.

Edge Analytics

Processing and analyzing data near its source on edge devices before sending insights to the cloud.

Edge Analytics Frameworks

Software platforms for developing and deploying analytics applications on edge devices with cloud connectivity.

Edge Anomaly Detection

Identifying unusual patterns or behaviors in data at the network edge before sending alerts to the cloud.

Edge Caching

Storing frequently accessed data on edge devices or servers to reduce latency and cloud bandwidth usage.

Edge Compute Networking

Network architectures optimized for connecting edge computing devices to cloud resources.

Edge Computer Vision

Processing and analyzing visual data on edge devices before sending results to the cloud.

Edge Content Delivery

Distributing and caching content on edge servers to reduce latency and cloud bandwidth consumption.

Edge Databases

Database systems designed to run on edge devices with intermittent connectivity to cloud backends.

Edge Generative AI

Creating AI-generated content on edge devices with potential cloud-based model updates and synchronization.

Edge Inference Optimization

Techniques to improve AI model performance on edge devices, reducing latency and cloud dependence.

Edge Locations

Distributed sites hosting cloud services closer to end-users for reduced latency and improved performance.

Vertical Pod Autoscaler with Custom Metrics

Extended VPA functionality allowing scaling decisions based on application-specific metrics.

VerticalPodAutoscaler

Kubernetes resource defining the behavior for automatically adjusting pod resource requests and limits.

Virtual Clusters

Isolated environments within a physical Kubernetes cluster, providing multi-tenancy and resource isolation.

Virtual IP (VIP)

Single IP address representing a service, used for load balancing in container networking.

Virtual Kubelet

Kubernetes kubelet implementation that masquerades as a node and schedules pods on non-Kubernetes platforms.

Volume Access Modes (ReadWriteOnce, ReadOnlyMany, ReadWriteMany)

Kubernetes volume properties (ReadWriteOnce, ReadOnlyMany, ReadWriteMany) defining how a volume can be mounted.

Volume Cloning

Process of creating a new volume populated with the contents of an existing volume in Kubernetes.

Volume Expansion

Feature allowing the size of a persistent volume to be increased without recreating the volume.

Volume Health Monitoring

Kubernetes feature for detecting and reporting issues with persistent volumes to ensure data integrity.

Volume Modes (Block, Filesystem)

Kubernetes volume properties (Block, Filesystem) defining how the storage is presented to the container.

Volume Mounting

Process of making a storage volume accessible within a container's filesystem, enabling data persistence.

Volume Mounts

Specifications in Kubernetes pod definitions declaring how volumes should be mounted into containers.

Volume Plugins

Kubernetes components enabling integration with various storage systems for persistent storage.

Volume Snapshots

Point-in-time copies of volumes in Kubernetes, used for backup, restoration, or cloning of persistent data.

Vulnerability Scanning Integration

Incorporation of security scanning tools into the container build and deployment pipeline.

Weave GitOps

Set of tools for implementing GitOps workflows in Kubernetes environments, automating deployment and management.

Weave Net

Software-defined networking solution for containerized applications, providing a virtual network across hosts.

Weave Net for Multi-host Docker Networking

Use of Weave Net to create a virtual network connecting Docker containers across multiple hosts.

WebAssembly (Wasm) in Containers

Use of WebAssembly runtimes in containers for portable, secure, and high-performance applications.

WebAssembly in Service Mesh

Integration of WebAssembly modules in service mesh proxies for customizable traffic management.

Webhook Admission Controllers

External services invoked during the Kubernetes admission process to validate or mutate API requests.

Webhook Authorization

Kubernetes authorization mode delegating access decisions to an external REST service, enabling custom auth logic.

Webhook Token Authentication

Kubernetes authentication method verifying bearer tokens against an external webhook service.

Whereabouts for IP Address Management

CNI IPAM plugin for dynamically allocating IP addresses across multiple nodes in Kubernetes.

Wireguard for Container Networks

Use of the Wireguard VPN protocol to secure container-to-container communication across hosts.

X.509 Client Certs

Digital certificates used for authenticating clients in Kubernetes API server communications.

XDP (eXpress Data Path)

Linux kernel technology for high-performance packet processing, useful in container networking scenarios.

cAdvisor

Container advisor that collects, aggregates, and exports resource usage and performance data from running containers.

cgroups v2

Second version of control groups, offering a unified hierarchy and improved resource management for containers.

containerd

Industry-standard container runtime used by many container and orchestration platforms, providing core container operations.

containerd Internals

Core components and architecture of the containerd container runtime, including its image management and execution features.

containerd Shim

Intermediary process between containerd and runc, managing container lifecycle and I/O, enhancing isolation.

eBPF for Container Networking

Use of extended Berkeley Packet Filter for advanced container networking capabilities, enhancing performance and security.

eBPF for Container Observability

Use of extended Berkeley Packet Filter for deep insights into container behavior and performance.

eBPF in Service Mesh

Integration of eBPF technology in service mesh implementations for improved performance and observability.

eBPF-based Monitoring

Use of eBPF for efficient and detailed monitoring of containerized applications and infrastructure.

etcd Encryption

Feature ensuring at-rest encryption of data stored in etcd, Kubernetes' distributed key-value store.

etcd Performance Tuning

Optimization techniques for improving etcd performance in large-scale container orchestration.

etcd Snapshots

Point-in-time copies of etcd's state, used for backup and recovery in Kubernetes clusters.

etcd Upgrade

Process of updating the etcd cluster to a newer version in a Kubernetes environment, ensuring cluster data store reliability.

gRPC Protocol

High-performance, open-source RPC framework used for efficient communication between containerized microservices.

gRPC in Microservices

Use of gRPC, a high-performance RPC framework, for communication between containerized microservices.

gVisor

Container runtime sandbox that provides an additional layer of isolation between containerized applications and the host kernel.

gVisor for Container Isolation

Use of gVisor to enhance security in multi-tenant container environments by isolating containers from the host kernel.

in-toto for Supply Chain Integrity

Framework for securing software supply chains, applicable to container image build and distribution processes.

kube-hunter for Penetration Testing

Open-source tool for discovering security weaknesses in Kubernetes clusters through simulated attacks.

kube-proxy

Kubernetes network proxy maintaining network rules on nodes, implementing part of the Kubernetes Service concept.

kube-proxy Modes (iptables, IPVS)

Different implementations of kube-proxy for managing service networking, each with unique performance characteristics.

kube-scheduler

Kubernetes component responsible for assigning newly created pods to nodes based on resource requirements and constraints.

kubelet

Primary node agent running on each node in a Kubernetes cluster, ensuring containers are running in a pod as expected.

lxc

Linux Containers, a userspace interface for the Linux kernel containment features, providing operating system-level virtualization.

rkt

Container runtime focusing on security and composability, offering an alternative to Docker (now deprecated).