Here is a list of server-related terminology and their definitions:
- API – Application Programming Interface is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate.
- Backup – A copy of data that can be used to restore the original after a data loss event.
- Backup and recovery – The process of creating and maintaining copies of data in order to protect against data loss and enable recovery in case of a disaster.
- Bandwidth – The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time period.
- Block storage – A type of storage that presents data as a sequence of blocks, each block having a unique address, allowing for random access to the stored data.
- Client – A computer or device that connects to and utilizes the resources of a server.
- Cloud access security broker (CASB) – A security solution that sits between the cloud service and the user, providing visibility and control over the access, usage and data in the cloud.
- Cloud automation – The use of software tools and scripts to automate the management of cloud-based resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
- Cloud backup – A copy of data that is stored in the cloud and can be used to restore the original after a data loss event.
- Cloud bursting – The ability of a system to automatically spin down cloud-based resources when they are no longer needed to save cost.
- Cloud bursting – The ability of a system to automatically spin up additional cloud-based resources to handle an increase in workload or traffic.
- Cloud compliance – The adherence to regulatory and industry standards when using cloud-based resources.
- Cloud computing – The delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.
- Cloud disaster recovery – The ability of a cloud-based system to recover from a disaster, such as a power outage or network failure.
- Cloud governance – The set of policies, standards, and procedures that govern the use of cloud-based resources within an organization.
- Cloud identity management – The process of managing and securing the identities of users and devices that access cloud-based resources.
- Cloud management software – A software that allows IT personnel to manage and monitor cloud-based resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
- Cloud migration – The process of moving data, applications, or other resources from a traditional on-premises environment to a cloud-based environment.
- Cloud monitoring software – A software that allows IT personnel to collect and analyze data from cloud-based resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
- Cloud orchestration – The use of software tools to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-based resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
- Cloud provisioning – The process of creating and configuring cloud-based resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.
- Cloud scaling – The ability of a cloud-based system to handle an increasing workload or number of users.
- Cloud security – The measures taken to protect cloud-based resources from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Cloud security analytics – The use of data mining, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to identify and respond to security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security architecture – The overall design and structure of the security controls and policies in place to protect cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security audit – A formal review of the security of cloud-based resources and services to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
- Cloud security automation – The use of software tools and scripts to automate the management and enforcement of security policies and configurations in cloud environments.
- Cloud security certification – A formal recognition that a cloud service or product has met certain security standards and requirements.
- Cloud security configuration management – The process of managing and maintaining the security configurations of cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security framework – A set of policies, procedures, and standards for securing cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security gateway – A solution that provides secure connectivity and access control to cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security governance – The overall management and oversight of the security of cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security incident correlation – The process of analyzing security-related data from multiple sources to identify and respond to security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident management – The process of identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident management and response (CSIMR) – The overall process of identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident management process – A set of procedures and protocols for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident management system – A software tool or platform used to manage and respond to security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response – The process of identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response and management (CSIRM) – The overall process of identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response automation – The use of software tools and scripts to automate the identification, response, and resolution of security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response automation platform (CSIRA) – A software tool or platform used to automate the identification, response, and resolution of security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response best practices – A set of guidelines and recommendations for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response best practices – A set of guidelines and recommendations for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response certification – A formal recognition of an individual’s knowledge and skills in identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response certification – A formal recognition of an individual’s knowledge and skills in identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response communication plan – A plan outlining the communication channels and procedures to be used during a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response documentation – A set of documents outlining incident response procedures, responsibilities, and communication channels for a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response drills – A simulated security incident used to test and evaluate an organization’s incident response capabilities in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response drills – A simulated security incident used to test and evaluate an organization’s incident response capabilities in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response framework – A set of guidelines and procedures for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response framework – A set of guidelines and procedures for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response incident commander – The person responsible for coordinating incident response activities during a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response incident management team – The group of individuals responsible for coordinating incident response activities during a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response incident management team – The group of individuals responsible for coordinating incident response activities during a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response maturity model – A framework used to assess the maturity and effectiveness of an organization’s incident response capabilities in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response maturity model – A framework used to assess the maturity and effectiveness of an organization’s incident response capabilities in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response maturity model – A framework used to assess the maturity and effectiveness of an organization’s incident response capabilities in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response metrics – A set of measurements used to evaluate the effectiveness of incident response activities in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response metrics – A set of measurements used to evaluate the effectiveness of incident response activities in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response plan – A formal plan outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response plan – A plan outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response plan – A plan outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response plan template – A pre-written document outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response platform (CSIRP) – A software tool or platform used to manage and respond to security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response playbooks – A set of pre-defined procedures and actions to be taken in response to specific types
- Cloud security incident response playbooks – A set of pre-defined procedures and actions to be taken in response to specific types of security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response playbooks – A set of pre-defined procedures and actions to be taken in response to specific types of security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response post-mortem – An evaluation of an incident response process after an incident has occurred in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Cloud security incident response post-mortem – An evaluation of an incident response process after an incident has occurred in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Cloud security incident response procedures – A set of procedures outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response process – The overall process of identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response process flow – A diagram that illustrates the steps involved in identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response process flow – A diagram that illustrates the steps involved in identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response process flow – A diagram that illustrates the steps involved in identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response reporting – The process of documenting and reporting on security incidents and response activities in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response reporting – The process of documenting and reporting on security incidents and response activities in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response team – The group of individuals responsible for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response team (CSIRT) – A dedicated team responsible for identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response training – Training programs designed to prepare individuals and teams to identify, respond to, and resolve security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response training – Training programs designed to prepare individuals and teams to identify, respond to, and resolve security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response training – Training programs designed to prepare individuals and teams to identify, respond to, and resolve security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security incident response training scenarios – A set of simulated security incidents used to train individuals and teams on how to identify, respond to, and resolve security incidents in a cloud environment.
- Cloud security incident response training scenarios – A set of simulated security incidents used to train individuals and teams on how to identify, respond to, and resolve security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security information and event management (SIEM) – A solution that collects, correlates, and analyzes security-related data from multiple sources to detect and respond to threats and security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security intelligence – The collection, analysis, and dissemination of security-related information to protect cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security operations center (SOC) – A centralized team responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents in cloud environments.
- Cloud security policy management – The process of creating, maintaining, and enforcing security policies for cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security posture management (CSPM) – A solution that automates the continuous monitoring, assessment, and enforcement of security configurations and policies in cloud environments.
- Cloud security risk management – The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the use of cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security standards – Formalized guidelines and best practices for securing cloud-based resources and services.
- Cloud security testing – The process of testing the security of cloud-based resources and services to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
- Cloud security threat hunting – The proactive search for signs of security incidents and threats in cloud environments.
- Cloud server – A virtual server that is hosted by a cloud computing service provider.
- Cloud service broker – A third-party intermediary that provides a single point of access to multiple cloud services, and often includes additional management, security and governance capabilities.
- Cloud-agnostic – The ability of an application or service to run on multiple cloud platforms without modification.
- Cloud-based – A service or application that is delivered over the internet and runs on remote servers, rather than on the user’s device.
- Cloud-enabled – The ability of an application or service to take advantage of cloud-based resources and services, such as storage and computing power.
- Cloud-hybrid – An architecture that combines cloud-based and on-premises resources, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability.
- Cloud-native – An application or service that has been specifically designed and developed to run on a cloud platform.
- Cloud-optimized – An application or service that has been designed and optimized to run on a cloud platform, taking advantage of its specific features and capabilities.
- Cloud-ready – The ability of an application or service to be easily migrated to a cloud platform.
- Cluster – A group of servers that work together to provide a service or resource, with the ability to automatically failover to another server if one goes down.
- Compression – The process of reducing the size of data in order to save storage space and reduce network traffic.
- Container – A lightweight, standalone, executable package of software that includes everything needed to run a piece of software, including the code, a runtime, libraries, environment variables, and config files.
- Containerization – The use of containers to deploy and manage software applications.
- Data center – A facility used to house and maintain computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
- Data deduplication – The process of identifying and eliminating duplicate copies of data, to save storage space and reduce network traffic.
- Data replication – The process of creating multiple copies of data in order to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Database – A collection of data that is organized and stored in a structured format, and is typically used to store and retrieve information.
- DHCP – The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol used to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.
- Disaster recovery – The ability of a system to recover from a disaster, such as a power outage or network failure.
- DNS – The Domain Name System, a system that converts human-friendly domain names (such as www.example.com) into IP addresses.
- Downtime – The amount of time that a system or service is unavailable to users due to maintenance, updates, or other reasons.
- Edge computing – A distributed computing paradigm which brings computer data storage closer to the location where it is needed, to improve response times and save bandwidth.
- Encryption – The process of converting plaintext data into ciphertext to protect it from unauthorized access.
- Firewall – A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of security rules.
- FTP – File Transfer Protocol, a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.
- Function as a Service (FaaS) – A specific type of serverless computing where the unit of deployment and scaling is a single function or script.
- High availability – The ability of a system to remain operational and accessible despite failures or hardware faults.
- Host – A computer or device connected to a network that provides a specific service or resource to other devices on the network.
- HTTP – Hypertext Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
- HTTPS – HTTP Secure, an extension of the HTTP protocol that adds a layer of security through encryption.
- Hypervisor – A software program that enables virtualization by creating and managing virtual machines.
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – A cloud computing service that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
- IP address – A numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
- Kubernetes – An open-source container orchestration system for automating containerized applications’ deployment, scaling, and management.
- Latency – The delay between a request for information and the delivery of the information.
- Load balancer – A device that distributes network or application traffic across multiple servers.
- Maintenance – The process of keeping a computer or network running smoothly, including backups, updates, and troubleshooting tasks.
- Microservices – An architectural style where a large application is built as a collection of small, independent services that communicate with each other over a network.
- Middleware – Software that sits between an operating system and the applications that run on it, and enables communication and data exchange between them.
- Multi-tenancy – The ability of a software application or infrastructure to support multiple customers or tenants, each with their own isolated and customizable resources.
- NAS – Network-Attached Storage, a file-level computer data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients.
- NAT – Network Address Translation, a method of remapping one IP address space into another by modifying network address information in packets’ IP header while in transit across a traffic routing device.
- Network – A group of interconnected computers and devices that can communicate with each other.
- NoSQL – A non-relational database that does not use a fixed schema and is designed to handle large amounts of unstructured data.
- Object storage – A type of storage that presents data as objects, each identified by a unique identifier, allowing for data to be stored, retrieved, and managed independently.
- Patch – A small software update that fixes bugs or vulnerabilities in a computer program or operating system.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) – A cloud computing service that provides a platform for customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app.
- Protocol – A set of rules and guidelines that govern communication between devices on a network.
- RAID – Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a technology that uses multiple physical disk drives to store data in a way that improves performance and/or provides fault tolerance.
- Remote access – The ability to access a computer or network from a remote location.
- Remote access software – A software that allows a user to connect to a remote computer, typically using a secure protocol like SSH or RDP.
- Remote desktop – A technology that allows users to access a remote computer as if they were sitting in front of it, typically through a graphical user interface.
- Remote management – The ability to monitor and control a device or system remotely, typically through a web interface or specialized software.
- Remote management software – A software that allows IT personnel to monitor and control servers, network devices, and other IT assets remotely.
- Remote monitoring – The ability to collect and analyze data from a device or system remotely, typically through a web interface or specialized software.
- Remote monitoring software – A software that allows IT personnel to collect and analyze data from servers, network devices, and other IT assets remotely.
- Remote support – The ability to provide technical assistance to a device or system remotely, typically through a web interface or specialized software.
- Remote support software – A software that allows IT personnel to provide technical assistance to servers, network devices, and other IT assets remotely.
- SAN – Storage Area Network, a specialized, high-speed network that provides block-level access to data from hosts, typically using Fibre Channel protocol.
- Scalability – The ability of a system to handle an increasing workload or number of users.
- Security – Measures taken to protect a computer or network from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- Server – A computer or system that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
- Serverless computing – A cloud computing execution model in which the cloud provider is responsible for executing a piece of code by dynamically allocating the resources. The developer is only responsible for writing and uploading the code, and does not need to provision or manage servers.
- Service Mesh – A configurable infrastructure layer for microservices application that makes communication between service instances flexible, reliable, and fast.
- Service-level agreement (SLA) – A contract between a service provider and a customer that outlines the level of service the customer can expect.
- Software as a Service (SaaS) – A cloud computing service that provides customers with access to software applications over the internet, rather than having to install and run the application on their own computers.
- SQL – Structured Query Language, the standard language used to interact with relational databases.
- SSH – Secure Shell, a network protocol used to securely log into a remote machine and execute commands.
- Upgrades – A larger software update that adds new features or functionality to a computer program or operating system.
- Uptime – The amount of time that a system or service is operational and available to users.
- Virtual machine – A software implementation of a physical computer that runs its own operating system and applications.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) – A secure connection between two or more devices using a public network, such as the internet, to enable remote access to a private network.
- Virtual server – A server that is created and maintained within a virtual environment, rather than a physical one.
- Virtualization – The creation of a virtual version of a computer, network, storage device, or other resource.