Engineering Glossary

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

DevOps
Cloud Computing
Git
Containerization & Orchestration

"As code"

Defining and managing infrastructure, configurations, or processes using code, enabling version control, automation, and reproducibility.
DevOps

"Nines"

Measure of system availability, expressed as a percentage. E.g., "five nines" means 99.999% uptime, allowing for minimal downtime.
DevOps

"Single Pane of Glass"

Unified display or interface that integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of system status or operations.
DevOps

A/B Testing

Comparing two versions of a webpage or app to determine which performs better, based on user interaction and conversion rates.
DevOps

AIOps (Artificial Intelligence Operations)

Using AI and machine learning to enhance IT operations, automating tasks and providing insights for better decision-making.
DevOps

ALB (Application Load Balancing)

Distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets to improve availability and fault tolerance.
DevOps

API

Application Programming Interface; set of protocols and tools for building software applications and enabling communication between systems.
DevOps

API Discovery

Process of identifying and documenting available APIs within an organization or from external sources.
DevOps

API Endpoint

Specific URL where an API can be accessed and where requests are sent to interact with a server or service.
DevOps

API Gateway

Manages, secures, and routes API requests, acting as a single entry point for multiple microservices or backend systems.
DevOps

API Management

Process of creating, publishing, documenting, and analyzing APIs in a secure environment.
DevOps

API Monitoring

Tracking API performance, availability, and usage to ensure optimal functionality and identify issues.
DevOps

API Response Time

The duration between sending a request to an API and receiving the response, crucial for performance evaluation.
DevOps

API Security

Measures and practices to protect APIs from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches.
DevOps

API Versioning

Managing different versions of an API to maintain compatibility while allowing updates and improvements.
DevOps

ASG (Auto Scaling Group)

Feature in cloud computing that automatically adjusts the number of instances based on defined conditions.
DevOps

ASP.Net Core Monitoring

Observing and analyzing the performance and behavior of applications built with ASP.Net Core framework.
DevOps

ATO (Account Takeover)

Type of identity theft where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a user's account.
DevOps

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Cloud computing platform offering a wide range of services for computing, storage, networking, and more.
DevOps

AWS App Development Tools

Suite of tools provided by AWS for building, testing, and deploying applications on their cloud platform.
DevOps

AWS CLI

Command-line interface for interacting with AWS services, allowing users to manage resources and automate tasks.
DevOps

AWS CloudWatch

Monitoring and observability service for AWS resources and applications, providing metrics, logs, and alarms.
DevOps

AWS CodeDeploy

Fully managed deployment service that automates software deployments to various compute services.
DevOps

AWS CodePipeline

Continuous delivery service for fast and reliable application and infrastructure updates.
DevOps

AWS EC2

Elastic Compute Cloud; scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud for running virtual servers.
DevOps

AWS ELB

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

AWS Lambda

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

AWS Managed Services

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

AWS Monitoring

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

AWS RDS

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

AWS RDS Postgres Monitoring

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

AWS S3

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

AWS S3 Cost Optimization

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

AWS Security

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

Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)

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

Active Directory

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

Advanced Rate Limiting

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

Agent

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

Agile

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

Agile Manifesto

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

Agile Methodology

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

Agile Organization

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

Agile Project Management

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

Agile Software Development

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

Ajax Requests

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

Alerting

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

Amazon Aurora

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

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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

Android Deployment

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

Android Emulator

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

Android Studio

Official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development, offering a comprehensive set of tools and features.
DevOps

Anomaly Detection

Process of identifying unusual patterns or behaviors that deviate from expected norms in data or system behavior.
DevOps

Ansible

Open-source automation tool for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
DevOps

Antifragile

Quality of systems that gain strength from disorder or stress, becoming more resilient in the face of challenges.
DevOps

Apache

Popular open-source web server software that can run on various platforms, known for its reliability and extensive feature set.
DevOps

App Store Connect

Apple's platform for managing apps, viewing analytics, and submitting to the App Store.
DevOps

AppDynamics

Application performance management and IT operations analytics platform for monitoring and optimizing application performance.
DevOps

Application Containerization

Packaging software code and dependencies into lightweight, portable containers for consistent deployment across environments.
DevOps

Application Firewall

Security system that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from web applications.
DevOps

Application Infrastructure

The hardware, software, and networking components required to run and support an application.
DevOps

Application Lifecycle Management

Process of managing an application from ideation through retirement, including development, testing, and maintenance.
DevOps

Application Migration

Process of moving an application from one environment to another, often involving cloud or platform transitions.
DevOps

Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

Tools and practices for monitoring and managing the performance and availability of software applications.
DevOps

Application Platform

Software framework that provides a foundation for developing and running applications, often including runtime services and APIs.
DevOps

Application Program Interface (API)

Set of protocols, routines, and tools for building software applications and enabling communication between different software systems.
DevOps

Application Release Automation (ARA)

Process of packaging and deploying applications automatically across various environments and platforms.
DevOps

Application Security

Measures taken to improve the security of an application by finding, fixing, and preventing vulnerabilities.
DevOps

Application Team

Group responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving a specific application or set of applications.
DevOps

Application Whitelisting

Security practice that specifies which applications are permitted to run on a system, blocking all others.
DevOps

Application Workflow

Sequence of tasks or processes within an application, often automated to improve efficiency and consistency.
DevOps

Aptly

Debian repository management tool that makes it easy to mirror existing repositories and create new ones.
DevOps

Artifact

Any file or object produced during the software development process, such as compiled code, documentation, or test results.
DevOps

Artifactory

Repository manager for storing and managing software packages, artifacts, and dependencies.
DevOps

Artifacts

Byproducts of software development, including executables, libraries, documentation, and other files created during the process.
DevOps

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving.
DevOps

Asgard

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

Asterisk

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

Atom

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

Attack Surface

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

Attack Vector

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

Audit Log

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

Auditd

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

Authentication Factor

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

Automated Builds

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

Automation

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

Autonomy

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

Awsbox

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

Azure

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

Back-end

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

Backup

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

Bad/Threat Actor

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

Baklava code

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

Bamboo

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

Bare-metal

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

Barkeep

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

Bash

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

Bastion host

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

Bazel

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

Beats

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

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

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

index entry

A record in Git's index file representing the state of a file in the repository.
integration

integration

A connection between Git and other tools or services to enhance functionality and workflow.
key fingerprint

key fingerprint

A short sequence of bytes used to identify a longer public key in Git's GPG signing process.
keychain

keychain

A secure storage system for passwords and keys, often integrated with Git clients for credential management.
keyword

keyword

A reserved word in Git commands or configurations with a specific meaning or function.
label

label

A way to categorize and organize issues and pull requests in GitHub repositories.
license

license

A document in a Git repository specifying how the project can be used, modified, and distributed.
line comment

line comment

A feature in Git platforms allowing users to comment on specific lines of code in pull requests or commits.
line ending

line ending

Characters marking the end of a line, which can cause issues in Git when collaborating across different operating systems.
locked personal account

locked personal account

A GitHub account that has been restricted due to a violation of terms of service or suspicious activity.
main

main

The default name for the primary branch in many Git repositories, replacing 'master' in recent conventions.
management console

management console

An administrative interface for managing Git hosting services, often used in enterprise environments.
markup

markup

A system of annotation used to format text, often used in Git documentation and comments.
members graph

members graph

A visual representation of an organization's membership on Git hosting platforms.
merge conflict

merge conflict

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

milestone

A way to track progress on groups of issues or pull requests in GitHub projects.
mirror

mirror

A complete copy of a repository, including all branches and history, often used for backup or as a full replica.
nested team

nested team

A team within a GitHub organization that is a subset of a larger team, inheriting its permissions.
network graph

network graph

A visual representation of the commit history and branch structure of a Git repository.
news feed

news feed

A personalized list of recent activity on Git platforms, showing updates from followed users and repositories.
non-fast-forward

non-fast-forward

A Git push that introduces new commits to the remote branch that aren't direct descendants of the current remote HEAD.
notification

notification

An alert system on Git platforms to inform users about relevant activities and mentions.
object

object

A fundamental unit in Git's data model, representing content, commits, trees, or tags, identified by a unique SHA-1 hash.
object database

object database

The storage system in Git that contains all versions of project files and metadata, organized by SHA-1 hashes.
object identifier (oid)

object identifier (oid)

A unique SHA-1 hash that identifies a Git object, ensuring data integrity and enabling content-addressable storage.
object name

object name

Another term for the SHA-1 hash that uniquely identifies a Git object in the repository.
object type

object type

The classification of Git objects, including blob (file content), tree (directory structure), commit, and tag.
octopus

octopus

A Git merge involving more than two branches simultaneously, creating a commit with multiple parents.
organization

organization

A shared account on Git hosting platforms where businesses and open-source projects can collaborate across many projects.
organization owner

organization owner

A user with administrative privileges for an organization account on Git hosting platforms.
orphan

orphan

A branch in Git with no parent commit, typically used to start a new history unrelated to existing branches.
outside collaborator

outside collaborator

A user granted access to a repository but not a member of the organization that owns the repository.
overlay

overlay

A Git feature that allows files from one branch to temporarily override files in another branch without merging.
owner

owner

The user or organization with administrative rights to a Git repository, controlling access and settings.
pack

pack

A compressed file format used by Git to store multiple objects efficiently, reducing repository size.
pack index

pack index

A file that provides fast random access to objects stored within a packfile in Git.
parent

parent

A commit from which another commit is derived, establishing the hierarchical relationship in Git history.
parent team

parent team

A team in a Git platform that grants its permissions to nested sub-teams within an organization.
participating notifications

participating notifications

Alerts received when you're directly involved in repository activities like being assigned or mentioned.
pathspec

pathspec

A pattern used in Git commands to limit the scope of operations to specific files or directories.
peel

peel

The process of recursively dereferencing a Git object to reveal its underlying object type.
per-worktree ref

per-worktree ref

A reference specific to a particular working tree in a Git repository with multiple worktrees.
permalink

permalink

A URL that points to a specific version of a file or directory in a Git repository, ensuring consistent reference.
personal account

personal account

An individual account on Git platforms, used for personal projects and contributions.
pickaxe

pickaxe

A Git feature for searching the repository history to find when a particular change was introduced.
pinned repository

pinned repository

A featured repository prominently displayed on a user's or organization's profile page on their Git hosting platform of choice.
plumbing

plumbing

Low-level Git commands that expose internal workings, primarily used for scripting and advanced operations.
porcelain

porcelain

High-level Git commands designed for everyday use, providing a user-friendly interface to common version control tasks.
pre-receive hooks

pre-receive hooks

Server-side scripts that run before pushed commits are accepted, used to enforce policies or perform checks.
primary email address

primary email address

The main email associated with a Git account, used for communications and commit author identification.
private contributions

private contributions

Contributions made to private repositories, typically only visible to repository collaborators.
private repository

private repository

A Git repository with restricted access, visible only to the owner and explicitly granted collaborators.
production branch

production branch

A Git branch that represents the stable, deployed version of a project, often protected from direct changes.
profile

profile

A user's public page on a Git platform, displaying information about their activity and repositories.
profile photo

profile photo

An image representing a user on a Git platform, displayed alongside their contributions and activities.
project board

project board

A kanban-style board in Git platforms for organizing and prioritizing project issues and pull requests.
protected branch

protected branch

A branch with rules enforcing certain conditions before changes can be pushed, merged, or deleted.
pseudoref

pseudoref

A Git reference that doesn't follow the standard refs format but is treated similarly, like HEAD or MERGE_HEAD.
public contributions

public contributions

Contributions made to public repositories, visible on a user's profile and activity feed.
public repository

public repository

A Git repository that is openly accessible to anyone, allowing viewing and often cloning without authentication.
pull access

pull access

Permission level in Git allowing a user to clone a repository and fetch updates, but not push changes.
pull request review

pull request review

The process of examining proposed changes in a pull request before they are merged into the main codebase.
pulse graph

pulse graph

A visual representation of a GitHub repository's recent activity, including commits, issues, and pull requests.
punch graph

punch graph

A visualization of commit frequency over time, often displayed as a heatmap on Git platforms.
push a branch

push a branch

The act of uploading commits from a local branch to a corresponding branch in a remote Git repository.
push access

push access

Permission to upload local changes to a remote Git repository, allowing direct modification of shared branches.
reachability bitmaps

reachability bitmaps

Data structures used to optimize Git operations by quickly determining which objects are reachable from a given commit.
reachable

reachable

Git objects that can be accessed by following the commit history from a given reference point.
read access

read access

Permission to view and clone a Git repository without the ability to make changes or push commits.
recovery code

recovery code

A backup method for accessing a Git account if two-factor authentication is enabled but unavailable.
ref

ref

A name that points to a specific Git object, typically a commit, such as branches or tags.
refs

refs

The collection of references in a Git repository, including branches, tags, and other named pointers to commits.
remote URL

remote URL

The address of a remote Git repository, used for fetching and pushing changes between local and remote repositories.
remote repository

remote repository

A version of a Git project hosted on a server, serving as a central point for collaboration and backup.
remote-tracking branch

remote-tracking branch

A local reference that represents the state of a corresponding branch in a remote repository.
replica

replica

A copy of a Git repository, often used in distributed systems for redundancy and load balancing.
repository cache

repository cache

A local storage of repository data used to improve performance in Git operations.
repository graph

repository graph

A visual representation of the commit history and branch structure in a Git repository.
repository maintainer

repository maintainer

A person responsible for managing a Git repository, reviewing contributions, and maintaining project quality.
required pull request review

required pull request review

A protection rule requiring one or more reviewers to approve changes before merging in Git platforms.
required status check

required status check

A condition that must be met, such as passing tests, before changes can be merged into a protected branch.
resolve

resolve

The process of addressing and fixing merge conflicts in Git, typically done manually by the developer.
revert

revert

A Git operation that creates a new commit that undoes the changes made by a previous commit.
review

review

The process of examining proposed changes in a pull request before merging them into the main codebase.
revision

revision

A specific version of a file, directory, or entire repository in Git, often referenced by a commit hash.
rewind

rewind

The act of moving a branch pointer to an earlier commit in Git, effectively undoing more recent commits.
root directory

root directory

The top-level directory of a Git repository, containing all project files and the .git subdirectory.
root filesystem

root filesystem

The base filesystem of a Git repository, from which all other directories and files are organized.
saved reply

saved reply

A pre-written response that can be quickly inserted into issues or pull request comments on Git platforms.
scope

scope

The range of access or permissions granted to a token or application in Git-based systems.
seat

seat

A licensed user in enterprise Git hosting plans, typically representing a single user account.
secret team

secret team

A team in a Git organization that is hidden from non-members and other teams within the organization.
security log

security log

A record of security-related events and actions in a system, used for monitoring and auditing purposes.
server-to-server request

server-to-server request

An authenticated request between Git servers, often used in integrations or automated processes.
service hook

service hook

A mechanism for Git platforms to send event notifications to external services or applications.
shallow repository

shallow repository

A Git repository with an intentionally truncated history, often created through shallow cloning.
single sign-on

single sign-on

An authentication process allowing users to access multiple Git-related services with one set of credentials.
special ref

special ref

A Git reference with a specific meaning or function, such as HEAD or FETCH_HEAD.
staging instance

staging instance

A deployment environment used for testing changes before releasing to production in Git-based workflows.
star

star

A feature on Git hosting platforms allowing users to bookmark repositories of interest.

Model Versioning

Managing different iterations of machine learning models in cloud-based development pipelines.

Module Registry

Repository for storing and managing reusable software components in cloud development environments.

Molecular Data Storage

Experimental technique using molecules to store digital data, potentially integrated with cloud systems.

Multi-Account Management

Tools and practices for managing multiple cloud accounts within an organization.

Multi-Cloud

Using services from multiple cloud providers in a single architecture, optimizing for cost, performance, and redundancy.

Multi-Cloud Integration Hubs

Centralized platforms for managing data and application integrations across multiple cloud providers.

Multi-Cloud Load Balancing

Distributing workloads across multiple cloud providers to optimize performance and reliability.

Multi-Cloud Management

Tools and practices for administering resources and applications across multiple cloud providers.

Multi-Cloud Network Fabrics

Technologies enabling seamless networking across multiple cloud provider environments.

Multi-Cloud Service Mesh Management

Coordinating microservices communication and security across multiple cloud environments.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Security system requiring two or more verification methods to access cloud resources.

Multi-Model Databases

Database systems supporting multiple data models (e.g., document, graph, relational) in a single backend.

Multi-Region Replication

Copying data across multiple geographic regions in cloud environments for redundancy and disaster recovery.

Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)

Bringing cloud capabilities closer to the network edge for improved performance and reduced latency.

Multi-cloud Cost Management

Tools and strategies for monitoring and optimizing expenses across multiple cloud providers.

Multi-cloud Cost Optimization

Strategies to minimize expenses and maximize efficiency when using multiple cloud providers.

Multi-cloud Disaster Recovery

Implementing backup and failover systems across multiple cloud providers for enhanced resilience.

Multi-cloud Networking

Connecting and managing network resources across multiple cloud provider environments.

Multi-cloud Security

Strategies and tools for protecting data and applications across multiple cloud provider environments.

Multicloud Data Controllers

Tools for managing and orchestrating data across multiple cloud provider environments.

Multicloud Networking Fabric

Unified network architecture spanning multiple cloud providers for seamless connectivity.

Multimodal AI Platforms

Cloud services supporting AI models that can process and integrate multiple types of data (e.g., text, image, audio).

Multimodal Cloud Interfaces

User interfaces that combine multiple input/output methods (e.g., voice, touch, gesture) for cloud service interaction.

Multimodal Data Fusion Platforms

Cloud services for integrating and analyzing data from various sources and formats.

NAT Gateway

Service that enables private subnet instances to connect to the internet or other AWS services.

Namespace

Isolated environment within a cluster to organize and manage resources in cloud platforms.

Natural Language Cloud Command Interfaces

Systems allowing users to interact with cloud services using conversational language.

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

AI technology for understanding, interpreting, and generating human language in cloud environments.

Natural Language Processing as a Service

Cloud-based platforms offering pre-built NLP models and APIs for text analysis and generation.

Near-Edge Data Centers

Smaller data centers located closer to end-users for reduced latency in cloud service delivery.

Neomorphic Design for Cloud Interfaces

UI design approach mimicking physical objects for intuitive cloud service interaction.

Network ACLs

Rules controlling inbound and outbound traffic for subnets in cloud virtual networks.

Network Access Control List (NACL)

Stateless firewall for controlling traffic in and out of cloud subnets, enhancing network security.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Process of modifying network address information to route traffic between private and public networks.

Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

Virtualizing network services traditionally run on proprietary hardware in cloud environments.

Network Observability Platforms

Tools for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting cloud network performance and behavior.

Network Performance Monitoring

Tools and practices for measuring and optimizing network performance in cloud environments.

Network Service Mesh

Technology for managing and securing service-to-service communication in cloud-native environments.

Network Telemetry

Collecting and analyzing network data for visibility and troubleshooting in cloud environments.

Network Traffic Optimization

Techniques for improving the efficiency and performance of data flow in cloud networks.

Network-as-Code

Defining and managing network infrastructure using code in cloud environments, enabling automated and version-controlled networking.

Neural Architecture Search (NAS) as a Service

Cloud-based automated design of optimal neural network architectures for specific AI tasks.

Neuro-Symbolic AI Frameworks

Cloud platforms combining neural networks with symbolic reasoning for more robust AI systems.

Neuro-symbolic AI Systems

Cloud-based AI integrating neural networks and symbolic AI for enhanced reasoning capabilities.

Neuromorphic Cloud Computing

Cloud services using brain-inspired computing architectures for improved efficiency in AI tasks.

Neuromorphic Computing Services

Cloud platforms providing access to brain-inspired computing architectures for AI applications.

Neuromorphic Computing as a Service

Cloud-based offerings of brain-inspired computing architectures for specialized AI workloads.

Neuromorphic Hardware Acceleration

Cloud-based AI processing using brain-inspired chip designs for improved efficiency and performance.

NewSQL Databases

Cloud databases combining the scalability of NoSQL with the ACID guarantees of traditional relational databases.

NoSQL Database (e.g., Amazon DynamoDB, Azure Cosmos DB)

Non-relational databases designed for flexible, scalable data storage and retrieval in cloud environments.

Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) over Fabrics

High-performance storage protocol for accessing SSDs over network fabrics in cloud environments.

OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)

Technology for quickly analyzing multidimensional data from multiple perspectives in cloud databases.

Object Storage

Cloud storage for unstructured data, accessed via APIs and organized as objects rather than files.

Object Storage (e.g., Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage)

Scalable cloud storage services for unstructured data, accessible via APIs, ideal for large-scale data storage and retrieval.

Object Storage Gateways

Devices or software providing local access to cloud-based object storage systems.

Observability Data Lakes

Centralized repositories for storing and analyzing large volumes of observability data in cloud environments.

Observability Data Pipelines

Systems for collecting, processing, and routing observability data in cloud environments.

Observability-Driven Development

Software development approach prioritizing built-in monitoring and debugging in cloud applications.

Olfactory Data Processing in the Cloud

Analyzing and interpreting scent-related data using cloud computing resources, enabling digital olfactory applications.

On-Device Machine Learning

Running ML models on edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud processing for certain tasks.

Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)

Technology for rapid analysis of multidimensional data in cloud-based data warehouses.

OpenFaaS

Open-source framework for building serverless functions with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments.

Operator Pattern

Kubernetes extension for automating application management tasks in cloud-native environments.

Optical Computing in the Cloud

Using light-based processing for high-speed, energy-efficient computation in cloud data centers.

Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates

Remote software updates for devices connected to cloud services, often used for IoT.

PCI DSS Compliance in the Cloud

Adhering to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements in cloud environments.

Partitioning

Dividing large datasets or databases into smaller, more manageable parts in cloud storage systems.

Pay-as-you-go Model

Pricing structure where users only pay for the cloud resources they actually use.

Pay-as-you-go Pricing

Billing model where customers are charged based on their actual usage of cloud resources.

Pay-per-execution Model

Pricing scheme where users are billed only when their serverless functions are invoked.

Peering Connection

Direct network link between two virtual private clouds, often in different accounts or regions.

Penetration Testing in the Cloud

Simulated cyberattacks to evaluate the security of cloud-based systems and applications.

Persistent Memory

Non-volatile memory that combines speed of DRAM with data persistence, used in cloud storage systems.

Persistent Volumes

Storage resources in cloud environments that exist independently of any specific pod or container.

Photonic Integrated Circuits for Data Centers

Light-based chips for high-speed data processing in cloud infrastructure, improving energy efficiency.

Pipeline as Code

Defining and managing continuous integration/deployment workflows using code in cloud environments.

Point-in-Time Recovery

Ability to restore cloud-based data to a specific moment in the past, enabling granular data recovery options.

Policy Enforcement

Implementing and maintaining security and compliance rules across cloud resources.

Policy Management

Creating, updating, and enforcing rules governing cloud resource usage and security.

Polyglot FaaS (Function as a Service)

Serverless platform supporting multiple programming languages for cloud function development.

Polyglot Persistence

Using multiple data storage technologies to handle varied data storage needs in cloud applications.

Polyglot Serverless Development

Creating serverless applications using multiple programming languages in cloud environments.

Post-Migration Optimization

Refining and improving cloud-based systems after initial migration from on-premises.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Implementation

Deploying encryption methods resistant to quantum computer attacks in cloud systems.

Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)

Metric for measuring energy efficiency of cloud data centers, comparing total power consumption to IT equipment power usage.

Predictive Auto-Scaling

Using AI to anticipate resource needs and adjust cloud capacity automatically, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.

Predictive Capacity Planning

Using data analytics and machine learning to forecast future cloud resource requirements and optimize infrastructure.

Predictive Maintenance

Using data analytics to anticipate and prevent equipment failures in cloud infrastructure.

Prescriptive Analytics

Advanced analytics providing recommendations for actions in cloud-based decision making.

Pricing Calculator

Tool for estimating costs of cloud services based on expected usage, helping in budgeting and resource planning.

Privacy-Enhancing Computation (PEC)

Techniques for processing sensitive data while preserving privacy in cloud environments.

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

Tools and methods for protecting personal data privacy in cloud computing, ensuring compliance and user trust.

Privacy-Preserving Analytics

Techniques for analyzing data in the cloud while maintaining individual privacy.

Privacy-Preserving Data Mining

Extracting useful information from large datasets without compromising individual privacy in the cloud.

Privacy-Preserving Data Science

Performing data analysis in the cloud while protecting sensitive information, balancing insights with data privacy.

Private 5G Networks

Dedicated 5G networks deployed for specific enterprise use, often integrated with cloud services.

PrivateLink

Service enabling private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises applications.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Tools for securing, controlling, and monitoring access to critical cloud resources and data.

Probabilistic Data Structures in the Cloud

Memory-efficient data structures for approximate data analysis in cloud environments.

Programmable Data Planes

Network architectures allowing customization of data packet processing in cloud infrastructure.

Scheduling Framework

Kubernetes component allowing plugins to customize the scheduling process without changing the core scheduler code.

Scheduling Plugins

Modular components in Kubernetes scheduler implementing specific scheduling behaviors and policies.

Scheduling Profiles

Configurations defining sets of scheduling plugins to be used for different scheduling scenarios in Kubernetes.

Seccomp BPF

Use of Berkeley Packet Filter programs to define fine-grained seccomp profiles for container security.

Seccomp Profiles

Security profiles defining allowed system calls for containers, enhancing isolation and reducing attack surface.

Secret

Kubernetes object for storing and managing sensitive information such as passwords, tokens, or keys.

Secrets Management

Process of securely storing, distributing, and rotating sensitive data in containerized environments.

Secure Computing Mode (seccomp)

Linux kernel feature limiting the system calls a process can make, often used to secure containers.

Secure Supply Chain

Practices ensuring the integrity and security of container images and their dependencies throughout the development lifecycle.

Security Context Constraint

OpenShift object defining a set of conditions that a pod must run with to be accepted into the system.

Security Context Constraints

OpenShift feature for fine-grained control over the actions containers can perform and the resources they can access.

Security Scanning in CI Pipeline

Integration of vulnerability and compliance scans into the continuous integration process for container images.

Serverless Frameworks

Tools and platforms for building and deploying serverless applications on container orchestration systems.

Serverless Observability

Techniques and tools for monitoring, tracing, and debugging serverless functions and applications.

Serverless Patterns

Architectural patterns for designing and implementing serverless applications in containerized environments.

Serverless Security

Practices and tools for securing serverless functions and applications in container-based infrastructures.

Serverless Workflows

Orchestration of multiple serverless functions to create complex, event-driven applications.

Service

Kubernetes abstraction defining a logical set of pods and a policy by which to access them.

Service Account Token Volume Projection

Kubernetes feature for securely delivering service account tokens to pods, enhancing security.

Service Account Tokens

Credentials automatically generated for pods to authenticate with the Kubernetes API server.

Service Discovery Pattern

Technique allowing services to locate and communicate with each other dynamically in containerized environments.

Service Mesh Control Plane

Component of a service mesh responsible for managing and configuring the data plane proxies.

Service Mesh Data Plane

Component of a service mesh consisting of proxies that intercept and control service-to-service communication.

Service Mesh Interface (SMI)

Specification defining a set of common APIs for service meshes on Kubernetes, promoting interoperability.

Service Mesh Pattern

Architectural pattern providing a dedicated infrastructure layer for handling service-to-service communication.

Service Mesh Performance (SMP)

Standard for measuring and characterizing the performance of service mesh deployments, aiding in optimization.

Service Monitors

Custom resources in Prometheus Operator for declaratively defining how services should be monitored.

Service Networking

Mechanisms and configurations for enabling network communication between services in container orchestration platforms.

Service Topology

Kubernetes feature allowing services to route traffic based on node topology for improved performance.

Service-to-Service Authentication

Process of verifying the identity of services communicating with each other in a containerized environment.

ServiceAccount

Kubernetes object providing an identity for processes running in a pod, used for authentication and authorization.

Sharding Pattern for Data Partitioning

Technique of dividing data across multiple database instances in containerized environments.

Sidecar Containers

Additional containers in a pod that enhance or extend the functionality of the main container.

Sidecar Pattern

Design pattern where a sidecar container is deployed alongside the main application container to provide supporting features.

Sidecar Proxy

Proxy container deployed alongside application containers to handle network traffic and implement service mesh functionality.

Sidecars for Service Mesh

Use of sidecar proxies to implement service mesh features like traffic management and security in Kubernetes.

SigNoz

Open-source application performance monitoring and observability platform for microservices and Kubernetes environments.

Skaffold

Tool facilitating continuous development for Kubernetes applications, handling building, pushing, and deploying application code.

Skaffold for Local Kubernetes Development

Use of Skaffold to streamline the development workflow for Kubernetes applications in local environments.

Snyk Container Security

Platform providing vulnerability scanning and security management for container images and Kubernetes deployments.

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Approach to network management enabling dynamic, programmatically efficient network configuration in container environments.

Source-to-Image (S2I)

Tool and workflow for building reproducible container images from source code, simplifying the build process.

Spinnaker

Open-source, multi-cloud continuous delivery platform for releasing software changes with high velocity and confidence.

Splunk for Containers

Integration of Splunk's data platform with containerized environments for logging, monitoring, and analysis.

StackRox Kubernetes Security Platform

Security platform providing vulnerability management, compliance, and runtime protection for Kubernetes.

Stateful Applications in Containers

Containerized applications that maintain data or state, requiring special considerations for persistence and scaling.

StatefulSet

Kubernetes workload API object used to manage stateful applications, providing unique network identities and stable storage.

StatefulSet Patterns

Design patterns for deploying and managing stateful applications in Kubernetes using StatefulSets.

Static Pods

Pods managed directly by the kubelet on a specific node, without the API server observing them.

Static Provisioning

Process of pre-creating storage resources in Kubernetes before they are claimed by persistent volume claims.

Static Token File

File-based method for providing authentication tokens to the Kubernetes API server, useful for bootstrap authentication.

Status Subresource

Kubernetes API feature allowing updates to an object's status without modifying its spec, enabling more granular updates.

Storage Capacity Tracking

Kubernetes feature for making scheduling decisions based on the available storage capacity of nodes.

Storage Classes

Kubernetes objects defining different classes of storage with varying performance characteristics or policies.

StorageClass

Kubernetes object describing the "classes" of storage offered by the administrator, used for dynamic provisioning.

StorageOS

Software-defined storage for cloud-native applications, providing persistent storage for containers.

Strangler Fig Pattern for Modernization

Incremental approach to modernizing legacy applications by gradually replacing components with microservices.

Streaming Protocols

Network protocols optimized for real-time data transmission in containerized environments.

SubPath

Kubernetes volume feature allowing mounting a specific directory of a volume instead of its root.

Submariner for Multi-cluster Networking

Open-source project enabling direct networking between pods and services across Kubernetes clusters.

Subresources

Kubernetes API feature representing sub-components of a resource, allowing more granular access control and operations.

SuperEdge

Open-source container management system for edge computing, extending Kubernetes to manage edge nodes efficiently.

Sysdig Secure for Runtime Protection

Security platform providing real-time threat detection and response for containerized environments.

TUF (The Update Framework) for Secure Updates

Specification for securing software update systems, applicable to container image distribution.

Taints

Kubernetes node attributes that repel certain pods from scheduling unless they have matching tolerations.

Taints and Tolerations

Kubernetes mechanism for controlling which pods can be scheduled on specific nodes, enabling node specialization.

Tekton

Cloud-native CI/CD framework for Kubernetes, providing custom resources for defining pipelines and tasks.

Tekton Pipelines

Kubernetes-native CI/CD solution using custom resources to define pipelines as a series of tasks.

Telepresence for Local Development

Tool allowing developers to run a single service locally while connecting to a remote Kubernetes cluster.

Tenable.io Container Security

Platform providing vulnerability management and compliance monitoring for container images and registries.

Tenant Isolation

Techniques for separating and securing resources belonging to different users or groups in multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters.

Terrascan for Kubernetes Security Scanning

Open-source tool for static code analysis of Infrastructure as Code, including Kubernetes manifests.

Thanos

Open-source project extending Prometheus for long-term storage and global query view in large-scale deployments.

Thanos for Long-Term Storage

Use of Thanos to provide durable storage and global query capability for Prometheus metrics.

Throttling Pattern

Technique for limiting the rate at which a containerized service processes requests to prevent overload.

Tilt for Microservices Development

Development environment as code for teams building Kubernetes microservices, streamlining local development.

Timeout Configuration

Settings controlling the maximum duration for various operations in containerized applications and infrastructure.

Tolerations

Kubernetes pod specifications that allow (but do not require) pods to be scheduled on nodes with matching taints.

Topology Manager

Kubernetes feature coordinating resource allocation decisions to provide topology-aligned resource allocations.

Traffic Mirroring

Technique of duplicating live traffic to a separate service instance for testing or debugging purposes.

Traffic Shifting

Gradual redirection of traffic from one version of a service to another, often used in canary deployments.

Traffic Splitting

Distribution of incoming requests across multiple versions of a service, enabling advanced deployment strategies.

Trivy for Vulnerability Scanning

Open-source security scanner for containers and other artifacts, finding vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Twelve-Factor App Methodology

Set of best practices for building software-as-a-service apps that can be easily deployed to the cloud.

Twistlock

Container security platform providing vulnerability management, compliance, and runtime protection (now part of Prisma Cloud).

Twistlock (now Prisma Cloud)

Comprehensive cloud-native security platform for containers, serverless, and cloud environments.

Underlay Networks

Physical network infrastructure upon which overlay networks for container communication are built.

Unikernels as Container Alternatives

Specialized, single-purpose machine images offering potential advantages in size and security over containers.

Union File System

Filesystem service for Linux allowing files and directories of separate filesystems to be overlaid, forming a single coherent filesystem.

User Impersonation

Kubernetes feature allowing a user to act as another user, useful for debugging and testing access controls.

User Namespaces

Linux kernel feature providing per-process isolated instances of user and group ID number spaces.

VXLAN

Network virtualization technology used in container networking for creating overlay networks.

VXLAN Overlay Networks

Virtual networks using VXLAN encapsulation to enable container communication across hosts.

Valet Key Pattern for Secure Resource Access

Design pattern for providing clients with restricted direct access to a specific resource or service.

Validating Webhooks

Admission controller webhooks in Kubernetes that validate resource requests without modifying them.

Validation Webhooks

Kubernetes admission control mechanism for validating API requests against custom logic before persistence.

Velero for Backup and Restore

Open-source tool for backing up and restoring Kubernetes cluster resources and persistent volumes.

Version Skew Policy

Guidelines defining supported version differences between Kubernetes components to ensure compatibility.

Vertical Pod Autoscaler

Kubernetes component that automatically adjusts the CPU and memory reservations for pods to optimize resource utilization.

Vertical Pod Autoscaler Metrics

Resource utilization data used by VPA to make decisions on adjusting pod resource allocations.