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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single-tenancy
Single-tenancy is an architecture in which a single instance of a software application and supporting infrastructure serves one customer.
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multi-cloud strategy
A multi-cloud strategy is the procurement of cloud computing services from two or more public cloud providers. A multi-cloud strategy gives business and IT pros the ability to mix and match cloud services from different vendors.
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database as a service (DBaaS)
Database as a service (DBaaS) is a cloud computing managed service offering that provides access to a database without requiring the setup of physical hardware, the installation of software or the need to configure the database.
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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private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)
Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers similar advantages to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture.
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data center
A data center (or datacenter) is a facility composed of networked computers and storage that businesses and other organizations use to organize, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data.
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools -- usually those needed for application development -- to users over the internet.
Disaster recovery
This WhatIs.com glossary contains terms related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
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disaster recovery plan (DRP)
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a documented, structured approach that describes how an organization can quickly resume work after an unplanned incident.
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confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability, known as the CIA triad, is a model designed to guide information security practices and policies within an organization.
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data protection
Data protection is the process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise or loss.
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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private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)
Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers similar advantages to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture.
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DRAM (dynamic random access memory)
Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is a type of semiconductor memory that is typically used for the data or program code needed by a computer processor to function.
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server virtualization
Server virtualization is a process that creates and abstracts multiple virtual instances on a single server.
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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GitOps
GitOps is a paradigm designed around Kubernetes to allow developers and IT operations teams to use Git for cluster management and application delivery.
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FinOps
FinOps (financial operations) is a framework for managing operating expenditures (Opex) in the cloud. An important goal of FinOps is to help cross-functional teams within the same organization maintain financial accountability for cloud services.
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DevOps engineer
A DevOps engineer is an IT professional who works with software developers, system operators and other production IT staff to create and oversee code releases and deployments.
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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PCIe SSD (PCIe solid-state drive)
A PCIe SSD (PCIe solid-state drive) is a high-speed expansion card that attaches a computer to its peripherals.
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a type of flat panel display which uses liquid crystals in its primary form of operation.
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flash memory
Flash memory, also known as flash storage, is a type of nonvolatile memory that erases data in units called blocks.
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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virtual agent
A virtual agent (sometimes called an intelligent virtual agent, virtual rep or chatbot) is a software program that uses scripted rules and, increasingly, artificial intelligence applications to provide automated service or guidance to humans.
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private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)
Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers similar advantages to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture.
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VMware
VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing software provider based in Palo Alto, Calif.