- Access Control: The practice of restricting entry to a data center facility to authorized personnel only.
- Bandwidth: The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection.
- Blade Server: A type of server that uses a modular design, where multiple servers are housed in a single chassis.
- BMS (Building Management System): A computer-based control system installed in buildings that control and monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment, such as lighting, HVAC, and security.
- Capacity Planning: The process of forecasting future data center needs and ensuring that there is enough capacity to meet those needs.
- Carrier-neutral: A data center facility that allows customers to connect to multiple network service providers.
- Cloud Adoption: The process of implementing and using cloud services and technologies within an organization.
- Cloud Application Development: The process of designing, building, and deploying applications on a cloud-based platform.
- Cloud Auditing: The process of monitoring and reviewing cloud usage and activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Cloud Automation: The use of tools and technologies to automate the provisioning, scaling, and deployment of cloud resources, reducing the need for manual intervention.
- Cloud Billing: The process of generating and providing bills to customers for the use of cloud services.
- Cloud Brokerage: The process of managing and coordinating the use of multiple cloud services and providers to meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Bursting: The ability to dynamically provision and de-provision additional capacity in a cloud environment as needed to meet peak demand.
- Cloud Compliance: The process of ensuring that an organization’s use of cloud resources and services adheres to legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Cloud Cost Optimization: The process of reducing the cost of cloud usage by identifying and eliminating unnecessary costs, such as idle resources and over-provisioned instances.
- Cloud Financial Management: The process of managing and optimizing the financial aspects of cloud usage, such as cost allocation, budgeting, and chargeback.
- Cloud Forensics: The process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting evidence from cloud-based systems in the event of a security incident or data breach.
- Cloud Gateways: A network appliance or software that connects a local network to a cloud environment, providing a secure connection for data transfer and management.
- Cloud Governance: The set of policies, standards, and procedures that an organization uses to manage and control their use of cloud resources.
- Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM): The process of managing and securing the identities and access privileges of users and devices in a cloud environment.
- Cloud Interoperability: The ability of different cloud services and platforms to work together seamlessly, allowing for the movement of data and workloads between cloud environments.
- Cloud Management Platform (CMP): A software platform that helps manage and automate the provisioning, scaling, and deployment of cloud resources.
- Cloud Migration: The process of moving data, applications, or other business elements from a local or on-premises environment to a cloud environment.
- Cloud Monitoring: The process of monitoring the performance and availability of cloud-based systems and services to ensure they meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Native: Applications and infrastructure that are built and run on cloud-based platforms, leveraging the scalability and flexibility of the cloud environment.
- Cloud Optimization: The process of improving the performance and efficiency of cloud-based systems and resources, while reducing costs.
- Cloud Orchestration: The management and automation of multi-cloud environments, including the provisioning, scaling, and deployment of cloud resources.
- Cloud Performance Optimization: The process of identifying and resolving performance issues in cloud-based systems to improve their efficiency and responsiveness.
- Cloud Reference Architecture: A set of guidelines and best practices for designing, building, and deploying cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Resource Management: The process of managing and allocating cloud resources, such as storage, CPU, and memory, to meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Security Policy: A set of guidelines and best practices for securing cloud-based systems and data, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
- Cloud Security Standards: A set of guidelines and best practices for securing cloud-based systems and data, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
- Cloud Security: The protection of cloud-based systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Cloud Service Automation: The use of tools and technologies to automate the provisioning, scaling, and deployment of cloud resources, reducing the need for manual intervention.
- Cloud Service Availability Management: The process of ensuring that cloud-based systems and services are available to meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Broker (CSB): A third-party organization that acts as an intermediary between a customer and one or more cloud service providers, managing the integration, customization, and management of cloud services.
- Cloud Service Brokerage: The process of managing and coordinating the use of multiple cloud services and providers to meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Capacity Management: The process of managing and optimizing the capacity of cloud-based systems and services to meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Catalog: A list of available cloud services to an organization and the associated costs, usage policies, and service levels.
- Cloud Service Configuration Management: The process of managing and maintaining the configuration of cloud-based systems and services to ensure they meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Consumer: An organization that uses cloud services to meet their business needs.
- Cloud Service Continuity Management: The process of ensuring the continuity of cloud-based systems and services in the event of a disruption or failure.
- Cloud Service Deployment Management: The process of deploying and configuring cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Financial Management: The process of managing and optimizing the financial aspects of cloud usage, such as cost allocation, budgeting, and chargeback.
- Cloud Service Governance: The set of policies, standards, and procedures that an organization uses to manage and control their use of cloud services.
- Cloud Service Incident Management: The process of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving incidents that occur in cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Integration (CSI): The process of connecting and integrating different cloud services to work together seamlessly.
- Cloud Service Integration: The process of connecting and integrating different cloud services to work together seamlessly.
- Cloud Service Level Agreement (SLA): A contract between a cloud service provider and its customers that outlines the level of service and support that will be provided.
- Cloud Service Level Management: The process of monitoring and managing the level of service provided by cloud-based systems and services to ensure they meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Management (CSM): The process of managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services to ensure they meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Management Auditing: The process of monitoring and reviewing cloud service usage and activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Cloud Service Management Automation APIs: Application Programming Interface (API) that enables the integration and automation of cloud-based systems and services with other systems and applications.
- Cloud Service Management Automation APIs: Application Programming Interface (API) that enables the integration and automation of the management of cloud-based systems and services with other systems and applications.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Auditing: the process of monitoring and reviewing the usage and activities of automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Best Practices: A set of guidelines and recommendations for managing and maintaining automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Compliance: the process of ensuring that automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services adhere to legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Dashboard: A tool that provides a real-time view of the performance, availability, and usage of automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Forensics: the process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting evidence from automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services in the event of a security incident or data breach.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Frameworks: set of guidelines and best practices for automating the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Governance: The process of managing and controlling the usage and configuration of automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CSMAIaaS): A cloud-based service that provides infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and network, for managing and automating the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Life Cycle: The process of managing and maintaining automated tasks and processes for managing cloud-based systems and services, including planning, design, deployment, operation, and retirement.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Monitoring: the process of monitoring the performance and availability of automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Orchestration: the coordination and management of automated tasks and processes to manage cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Platform-as-a-Service (CSMAPaaS): A cloud-based service that provides a platform for managing and automating the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Platforms: software platforms that provide a central point of management and automation for cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Reporting: the process of generating reports on the performance and availability of automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Scheduling: the process of scheduling automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Scripts: a set of instructions that automate the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Security: the process of protecting automated tasks and processes for the management of cloud-based systems and services from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Software-as-a-Service (CSMASaaS): A cloud-based service that provides software tools for managing and automating the management of cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Tools: software tools that help automate the management of cloud-based systems and services, such as provisioning, scaling, and deployment.
- Cloud Service Management Automation Workflow: the sequence of automated steps and tasks for managing cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Automation: The process of automating the management of cloud-based systems and services, such as provisioning, scaling, and deployment, to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Cloud Service Management Best Practices: A set of guidelines and recommendations for managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Compliance: The process of ensuring that cloud-based systems and services adhere to legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Cloud Service Management Dashboard: A tool that provides a real-time view of cloud-based systems and services’ performance, availability, and usage.
- Cloud Service Management Forensics: The process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting evidence from cloud-based systems in the event of a security incident or data breach.
- Cloud Service Management Framework: A set of guidelines and best practices for managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CSMIaaS): A cloud-based service that provides infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and network, for managing and automating the provisioning, scaling, and deployment of cloud services.
- Cloud Service Management Life Cycle: The process of managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services, including planning, design, deployment, operation, and retirement.
- Cloud Service Management Maturity Model: This model helps organizations assess and improve their cloud service management capabilities.
- Cloud Service Management Methodologies: A set of best practices and approaches for managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Platform (CSMP): A software platform that helps manage and automate cloud service provisioning, scaling, and deployment.
- Cloud Service Management Platform-as-a-Service (CSMPaaS): A cloud-based service that provides a platform for managing and automating cloud service provisioning, scaling, and deploying.
- Cloud Service Management Processes: An organization’s set of processes to manage and maintain cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Security: The process of protecting cloud-based systems and services from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Cloud Service Management Software-as-a-Service (CSMSaaS): A cloud-based service that provides software tools for managing and automating cloud service provisioning, scaling, and deploying.
- Cloud Service Management Standards: A set of guidelines and best practices for managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Management Team: The group of individuals responsible for managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services within an organization.
- Cloud Service Management Tools: Software tools that help manage and automate cloud service provisioning, scaling, and deployment.
- Cloud Service Management: The process of managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services to ensure they meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Metrics: Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure cloud services’ performance, availability, and quality.
- Cloud Service Operations: The process of managing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services to ensure they meet the needs of an organization.
- Cloud Service Portfolio Management: The process of managing and optimizing an organization’s portfolio of cloud services to meet its business needs.
- Cloud Service Problem Management: The process of identifying and resolving underlying issues that cause incidents in cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Provider (CSP): A company that offers cloud-based services, such as infrastructure, platform, or software as a service to customers.
- Cloud Service Release Management: The process of managing and controlling changes to cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud Service Request Fulfillment: The process of fulfilling requests for cloud-based systems and services.
- Cloud: A network of remote servers hosted on the Internet and used to store, manage, and process data.
- Cloud-based Backup and DR: The use of cloud-based resources and services for backup and disaster recovery, providing an additional layer of protection and flexibility.
- Cloud-based Backup: The process of storing copies of data on a cloud-based platform for disaster recovery and data protection purposes.
- Cloud-based Disaster Recovery: The ability to quickly recover critical systems and data in the event of a disaster by leveraging cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud-based DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service): A cloud-based service that provides disaster recovery capabilities, such as data backup and recovery, to customers.
- Cloud-based Workloads: Applications and services that are run on cloud-based infrastructure, providing scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
- Cloud-based Workloads: Applications and services that are run on cloud-based infrastructure, providing scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
- Colocation: The practice of housing multiple third-party server hardware in a single facility.
- Cooling: The process of removing heat from a data center to ensure that the equipment operates within safe temperature ranges.
- CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioner): A type of air conditioning unit specifically designed for data center environments.
- Data Center Tiers: A standard for classifying data centers based on their infrastructure, redundancy and availability.
- Data Center: A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
- DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management): A set of software tools and processes used to monitor, manage, and optimize data center resources, including power, cooling, and space.
- Disaster Recovery: The process of restoring access to data or systems following a disaster or interruption.
- Edge Computing: A distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it is needed, to improve response times and save bandwidth.
- Fire suppression: The use of fire extinguishing agents to control and extinguish fires in a data center
- Green Data Center: A data center that uses renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies to minimize its environmental impact.
- Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle: The layout of a data center, where the hot exhaust air from servers is directed away from the intake air of other servers to improve cooling efficiency.
- Hot spare: A backup component that is kept on standby and can be quickly activated to replace a failed component.
- Hyperconverged Infrastructure: A type of data center architecture where compute, storage, and networking are integrated and managed as a single system.
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): A cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and network, as a service to customers.
- IoT (Internet of Things): A network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data.
- Network Attached Storage (NAS): A file-level (as opposed to block-level) data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients.
- PaaS (Platform as a Service): A cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers a platform for customers to develop, run, and manage their applications, without the complexity of building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure.
- PDU (Power Distribution Unit): A device that distributes electrical power to multiple devices within a data center.
- Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE): A metric used to measure the energy efficiency of a data center, calculated as the ratio of total energy used by the data center to the energy used by the IT equipment.
- Power: The provision of electrical power to a data center, including backup systems to ensure continuity of operations in the event of power failure.
- Rack: A frame or enclosure used to organize and secure multiple servers and other equipment in a data center.
- Redundancy: The provision of backup systems or components to ensure continuity of operations in the event of failure.
- Remote Hands: On-demand support service provided by a data center provider that allows customers to remotely access and manage their equipment in the data center.
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- SaaS (Software as a Service): A cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers software applications to customers over the internet.
- Server: A computer or system that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
- SLA (Service Level Agreement): A contract between a data center provider and its customers that outlines the level of service and support that will be provided.
- Storage Area Network (SAN): A specialized, high-speed network that provides block-level access to data.
- Tier 1 data centers: have a single path for power and cooling, with an expected availability of 99.671%
- Tier 2 data centers: have multiple paths for power and cooling, with an expected availability of 99.741%
- Tier 3 data centers: have multiple paths for power and cooling, and have redundant components, with an expected availability of 99.982%
- Tier 4 data centers: have multiple paths for power and cooling, redundant components, and concurrent maintainability, with an expected availability of 99.995%
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): A device that provides emergency power to a data center during a power outage.
- Virtualization: The creation of a virtual version of a physical resource, such as a server, storage device, or network resources, to improve utilization and flexibility.