Data Center Management
Definitions used in data center management, including hardware, virtualization and cloud computing.
Cloud computing
Terms related to cloud computing, including definitions about on-demand, distributed computing and words and phrases about software-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service and storage-as-a-service.
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open API (public API)
An open API, also known as a public API, is an application programming interface made publicly available to software developers.
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Kubernetes
Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s, is an open source system used to manage Linux Containers across private, public and hybrid cloud environments.
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SaaS ERP
SaaS ERP is a type of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that runs on the vendor's or cloud provider's servers, is sold through subscription and delivered as a service over the internet.
Converged infrastructure
This WhatIs.com glossary contains definitions related to converged infrastructure and the integrated systems market.
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WSO2
WSO2 is a middleware vendor that sells open source application program interface (API) management software.
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network convergence
Network convergence is the efficient coexistence of telephone, video and data communication within a single network.
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single pane of glass
A single pane of glass is a management console that presents data from multiple sources in a unified display. The glass, in this case, is a computer monitor or mobile device screen.
Data center management
Terms related to data centers, including definitions about network operations centers (NOCs) and words and phrases about the storage, management and the transmission of data.
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Kubernetes
Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s, is an open source system used to manage Linux Containers across private, public and hybrid cloud environments.
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Microsoft Windows PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration)
Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a feature in PowerShell 4.0 and above that helps administrators to automate the configuration of Windows and Linux operating systems.
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disaster recovery (DR)
Disaster recovery (DR) is an area of security planning that aims to protect an organization from the effects of significant negative events.
Disaster recovery
This WhatIs.com glossary contains terms related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
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crisis management plan (CMP)
A crisis management plan (CMP) is a document that outlines the processes an organization will use to respond to a critical situation.
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pandemic plan
A pandemic plan is a documented strategy for business continuity in the event of a widespread outbreak of a dangerous infectious disease.
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What is BCDR? Business continuity and disaster recovery guide
Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are closely related practices that support an organization's ability to remain operational after an adverse event.
Hardware
Terms related to computer hardware, including definitions about cables, connectors and power supply units and words and phrases about computing peripheral devices including the keyboard, mouse, audio speakers, and printers.
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megabytes per second (MBps)
Megabytes per second (MBps) is a unit of measurement for data transfer speed to and from a computer storage device.
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NOR flash memory
NOR flash memory is one of two types of non-volatile storage technologies.
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RAID (redundant array of independent disks)
RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks or solid-state drives to protect data in the case of a drive failure.
IT Operations
Terms related to the processes and services implemented and managed by an organization’s information technology (IT) department. Topics covered include systems management, configuration management, API management and DevOps, as well as real-time performance monitoring and management.
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Microsoft Azure monitoring tools
Azure monitoring tools are software meant to assist in the different aspects of cloud infrastructure management and monitoring, centering around Microsoft's cloud computing platform, Azure.
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What is container management and why is it important?
Container management refers to a set of practices that govern and maintain containerization software, and automate the creation, deployment, destruction and scaling of software or systems containers.
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Docker
Docker is an open source software platform to create, deploy and manage virtualized application containers on a common operating system (OS), with an ecosystem of allied tools.
Storage hardware
Terms related to storage hardware, including definitions about solid state drives and words and phrases about hard disk drives, tape drives, disk arrays and tiered storage.
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hybrid flash array
A hybrid flash array is a solid-state storage system that contains a mix of flash memory drives and hard disk drives.
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NOR flash memory
NOR flash memory is one of two types of non-volatile storage technologies.
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3D NAND flash
3D NAND is a type of non-volatile flash memory in which the memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers.
Virtualization
Terms related to virtualization, including definitions about virtualization technologies and words and phrases about server virtualization, desktop virtualization and storage virtualization.
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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a tool that allows information technology (IT) administrators to organize, group and control remote desktop connections.
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Docker
Docker is an open source software platform to create, deploy and manage virtualized application containers on a common operating system (OS), with an ecosystem of allied tools.
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What are containers (container-based virtualization or containerization)?
Containers are a type of software that can virtually package and isolate applications for deployment.