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antispoofing - Antispoofing is a technique for countering spoofing attacks on a computer network.
antitrust - Antitrust is a group of laws established to regulate business practices in order to ensure that fair competition occurs in an open-market economy for the benefit of consumers.
antivirus software (antivirus program) - Antivirus software is a class of program designed to prevent, detect and remove malware infections on individual computing devices, networks and IT systems.
anything as a service - XaaS is a general, collective term that refers to the delivery of anything as a service.
AoE - ATA over Ethernet (AoE) is an open source network protocol designed to connect storage devices and servers in a storage area network (SAN).
AOP - Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) is an approach to programming that allows global properties of a program to determine how it is compiled into an executable program.
AOSP - The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is an initiative created to guide development of the Android mobile platform.
AP - An artificial passenger (AP) is a device that would be used in a motor vehicle to make sure that the driver stays awake.
Apache - Apache is a freely available Web server that is distributed under an "open source" license.
Apache Camel - Apache Camel is a Java-based framework that implements messaging patterns in Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP) to provide a rule-based routing and mediation engine enterprise application integration (EAI).
Apache Cassandra - Apache Cassandra is an open source distributed database system that is designed for storing and managing large amounts of data across commodity servers.
Apache Cheat Sheets - We've gathered cheat sheets for fast reference to Apache-related information.
Apache Falcon - Apache Falcon is a data management tool for overseeing data pipelines in Hadoop clusters, with a goal of ensuring consistent and dependable performance on complex processing jobs.
Apache Flink - Apache Flink is an in-memory and disk-based distributed data processing platform for use in big data streaming applications.
Apache Giraph - Apache Giraph is real-time graph processing software that is mostly used to analyze social media data.
Apache Hadoop YARN - Apache Hadoop YARN is the resource management and job scheduling technology in the open source Hadoop distributed processing framework.
Apache HBase - Apache HBase is a column-oriented key/value data store built to run on top of the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).
Apache Hive - Apache Hive is an open source data warehouse system for querying and analyzing large data sets that are principally stored in Hadoop files.
Apache HTTP Server - Apache HTTP Server is a freely-available Web server software package that is distributed under an open source license.
Apache Incubator - Apache Incubator is the starting point for projects and software seeking to become part of the Apache Software Foundation’s efforts.
Apache JMeter - Apache JMeter is an open source, Java-based, load testing tool that can be used to analyze the functional behavior of a system and measure the performance of a system under a load test.
Apache Kafka - Apache Kafka is a distributed publish-subscribe messaging system that receives data from disparate source systems and makes the data available to target systems in real time.
Apache License - The Apache License is a free software licensing agreement from the Apache Software Foundation that stipulates terms for use, modification and distribution of the software.
Apache Lucene - Apache Lucene is a freely available information retrieval software library that works with fields of text within document files.
Apache Mesos - Apache Mesos is a cluster manager that isolates and shares pooled resources from across clusters with applications and frameworks.
Apache OpenOffice - Apache OpenOffice is an open-source office productivity suite used to create and edit documents (Writer), presentations (Impress), spreadsheets (Calc), graphics (Draw), mathematical formulas (Math) and databases (Base).
Apache OpenWhisk - Apache OpenWhisk is an open source and serverless cloud platform that performs functions in response to events.
Apache Parquet - Apache Parquet is a column-oriented storage format for Hadoop.
Apache Pig - Apache Pig is an open-source technology that offers a high-level mechanism for parallel programming of MapReduce jobs to be executed on Hadoop clusters.
Apache Software Foundation (ASF) - The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is a non-profit, decentralized corporation that oversees development of Apache software.
Apache Solr - Apache Solr is an open source search platform built upon a Java library called Lucene.
Apache Spark - Apache Spark is an open source parallel processing framework for running large-scale data analytics applications across clustered computers.
Apache Storm - Storm is a free and open source (FOSS) distributed real-time computation system developed by the Apache Foundation.
Apache ZooKeeper - Apache ZooKeeper is an open source file application program interface (API) that allows distributed processes in large systems to synchronize with each other so that all clients making requests receive consistent data.
APAR - An APAR (authorized program analysis report) is a term used in IBM for a description of a problem with an IBM program that is formally tracked until a solution is provided.
Apex - Apex is a development platform for building software as a service (SaaS) applications on top of Salesforce.
Apex Connector Framework - The Apex Connector Framework is a set of classes and methods in the DataSource namespace for creating a custom adapter for Salesforce Connect.
API - An application program interface (API) is code that allows two software programs to communicate with each other.
API economy - The API economy refers to the set of business models and practices designed around the use of APIs in today's digital economy.
API endpoint - An API endpoint is a point at which an application program interface (API) -- the code that allows two software programs to communicate with each other -- connects with the software program.
API gateway - An API gateway is a software pattern that sits in front of an application programming interface (API) or group of microservices, to facilitate requests and delivery of data and services.
API key - An API key is a unique identifier used to connect to, or perform, an API call.
API lifecycle management - API lifecycle management is a part of API management that supports the design, development and maintenance of APIs, including their transitioning from design and testing to a production environment.
API management - API management is the process by which an organization creates, oversees and controls application program interfaces (APIs) in a secure and scalable environment.
API management platform - An API management platform is a tool that acts as a proxy for customer requests to protect the back ends of online services from being brought down from too many queries.
API proxy - An API proxy is a thin application program interface (API) server that exposes an interface for an existing service or services.
API security - API security is an overarching term referring to practices and products that prevent malicious attacks on, or misuse of, application program interfaces (API).
API testing - API testing is a type of software testing that analyzes an application program interface (API) to verify it fulfills its expected functionality, security, performance and reliability.
API-centric application - An API-centric application is a web service that is built using application programming interfaces (APIs) to exchange data with other applications.
Apigee - Apigee, pronounced App-ih-gee, is an API gateway management tool offered by Google to exchange data across cloud services and applications.
APIPA - Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is a feature of Windows-based operating systems (included in Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP) that enables a computer to automatically assign itself an IP address when there is no Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server available to perform that function.
APK file (Android Package Kit file format) - An APK (Android Package Kit) is the file format for applications used on the Android operating system.
APL - APL (A Programming Language) is a general-purpose, third-generation (3GL) programming language that allows certain data manipulations to be expressed with a special non-ASCII set of symbols, resulting in programs that are shorter than would be possible using most other languages.
APM - Application portfolio management (APM) is a framework for managing enterprise IT software applications and software-based services.
APO - Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) is a set of software applications from the German-based software company SAP for supply chain management.
apogee - When a satellite follows a non-circular orbit around the earth, the satellite's path is an ellipse with the center of the earth at one focus.
app - App is an abbreviated form of the word "application.
app monetization - App monetization is how an app developer can make money from a mobile app, which most users expect to be able to access for free.
app refactoring (application refactoring) - App refactoring is the restructuring of existing computer code to improve its performance, readability, portability or code adherence without changing the code's intended functions.
app store (application store) - An app store (application store) is an online portal through which software programs are made available for procurement and download.
app virtualization - App virtualization (application virtualization) is the separation of an installation of an application from the client computer that is accessing it.
app virtualization (application virtualization) - App virtualization (application virtualization) is the separation of an installation of an application from the client computer that is accessing it.
app wrapping (application wrapping) - App wrapping is the process of applying a management layer to a mobile app without requiring any changes to the underlying application.
apparent power - Apparent power is a measure of alternating current (AC) power that is computed by multiplying the root-mean-square (rms) current by the root-mean-square voltage.
AppBlast - AppBlast is a VMware initiative that allows users to access their Windows and Mac applications from any device running an HTML 5 browser.
AppBlast (Project AppBlast) - AppBlast is a VMware initiative that allows users to access their Windows and Mac applications from any device running an HTML 5 browser.
AppBuilder - AppBuilder is an application development tool that takes advantage of reusable HTML5/Java Script to let developers create cross-platform applications that work seamlessly on iOS, Android or Windows Phones.
APPC - APPC (Advanced Program-to-Program Communication, sometimes called LU 6.
Apple - Apple is a prominent hardware and software company best known for its series of personal computers, the iPod and its innovative marketing strategies for its products.
Apple 3D Touch - Apple 3D Touch is a pressure-sensitive feature first included in iPhone 6s and 6s Plus that triggers different actions based on how much force the user puts on the screen.
Apple AirDrop - Apple AirDrop is a feature on iOS and OS X devices that allows users to transfer data over the same Wi-Fi network from one Apple device to another.
Apple AirPlay - Apple AirPlay is a content streaming and interactive display control feature that is integrated in Mac OS, iOS and Apple TV as well as a number of Apple devices, including AirPlay-enabled speakers.
Apple AirPrint - Apple AirPrint is an iOS feature that lets users print documents and other files from their iPhones and iPads.
Apple attachment unit interface - An AAUI (Apple attachment unit interface) is the 14- or 15-pin port or connection interface on earlier models of Macintosh computers that allowed it to be connected by a short interface cable (or "transceiver") to an Ethernet cable.
Apple Authorized Reseller (AAR) - An Apple Authorized Reseller (AAR) is a business partner that has entered into a contractual relationship with Apple Computer Inc.
Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple AASP) - An Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) is a business that provides repair services for Apple products.
Apple Bonjour - Apple Bonjour is a group of networking technologies designed to help devices and applications discover each other on the same network.
Apple Business Manager - Apple Business Manager (ABM) is an online portal for IT administrators who deploy Mac OS, iOS and tvOS devices in an enterprise or educational setting.
Apple CarPlay - Apple CarPlay is an automotive software interface that integrates an end user's iPhone’s operating system (OS) with a car's infotainment display.
Apple Configurator - Apple Configurator is a free Mac OS X tool for configuring and deploying iOS devices in the enterprise by using a physical USB connection.
Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP) - The Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP) is an online service that automates the enrollment and configuration of Apple iOS devices in an organization’s mobile device management software.
Apple HomePod - Apple HomePod is the company’s Wi-Fi connected smart speaker that supports multi-room setups.
Apple iMessage (Apple instant message) - Apple iMessage (Apple instant message) is an instant messenger service developed by Apple Inc.
Apple iOS - Apple iOS is a proprietary mobile operating system that runs on mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Apple iPad Pro - Apple iPad Pro is the company's large, powerful, high-resolution tablet, aimed at users who require graphics-heavy applications and a PC-like screen and interface.
Apple iTunes - Apple iTunes is software that allows computer users to purchase, download and manage music, videos, applications and other media.
Apple iWork - Apple iWork is a productivity software suite for computers and mobile devices running Mac OS X and iOS operating systems (OSes).
Apple Joint Venture - Apple Joint Venture is an IT support and training service geared toward small and midsized businesses.
Apple Live Photos - Apple Live Photos, first available on the iPhone 6s, turn pictures into short videos by capturing movement and sound in the seconds before and after a user takes a photo.
Apple Managed Open In - Apple Managed Open In is a security feature released in the Apple iOS 7 mobile operating system that allows IT to configure which applications employees can use to access data.
Apple OS X Mavericks - Apple OS X Mavericks is version 10.
Apple Passbook - Apple Passbook is a mobile application on an iPhone or iPod Touch that allows users to store .
Apple Pay - Apple Pay is a contactless mobile financial transactions service developed for Apple devices.
Apple Pencil - Apple Pencil is a stylus for Apple's iPad Pro tablet.
Apple Push Notification service (APNs) - Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is a cloud service that allows approved third-party apps installed on Apple devices to send push notifications from a remote server to users over a secure connection.
Apple Retina display - The Apple Retina display is a backlit LCD (liquid crystal display) that provides resolution levels of 220 to 326 pixels per inch.
Apple Smart Keyboard - Apple's Smart Keyboard is a detachable, full-size, text input device designed for the iPad Pro.
Apple Swift - Apple Swift is Apple's programming language for IOS, WatchOS, TVOS, MacOS and Linux.
Apple Touch ID - Apple Touch ID is biometric technology that provides iOS user identification through a finger scanner.
Apple TV (Apple TV 4) - Apple TV is a set-top box that allows end users to stream multimedia content from the Internet over a television.

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