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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cloud sourcing
Cloud sourcing is an arrangement in which a company pays a third-party cloud hosting provider to deliver and support IT services that could be provided in-house.
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vertical cloud
A vertical cloud is a set of cloud computing services optimized for use in a particular industry, or for a specific business model.
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Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store)
Amazon Elastic Block Store is a cloud-based block storage system provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that is best used for storing persistent data.
Converged infrastructure
This WhatIs.com glossary contains definitions related to converged infrastructure and the integrated systems market.
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HPE OneView (formerly HP OneView)
HPE OneView, formerly known as HP OneView, is a converged infrastructure management platform that provides a unified interface for the administration of software-defined systems in a data center.
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FlexPod
FlexPod is a reference architecture for server, storage and networking components that are pre-tested and validated to work together as an integrated infrastructure stack.
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Hitachi Vantara (formerly Hitachi Data Systems or HDS)
Hitachi Vantara is a data storage systems provider, previously known as Hitachi Data Systems (HDS).
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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microgrid
A microgrid is a small-scale power grid that can operate independently or collaboratively with other small power grids.
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Zenoss
Zenoss is a company that develops hybrid IT monitoring analytics software for visibility in cloud, virtual and physical IT environments.
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HPE OneView (formerly HP OneView)
HPE OneView, formerly known as HP OneView, is a converged infrastructure management platform that provides a unified interface for the administration of software-defined systems in a data center.
Disaster recovery
This WhatIs.com glossary contains terms related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
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Veritas NetBackup (Symantec NetBackup)
Veritas NetBackup -- known as Symantec NetBackup from 2005 to 2016 -- is a backup and recovery software suite designed for enterprise users.
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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 that would negatively affect its profitability, reputation or ability to operate.
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cloud hosting
Cloud hosting is the process of outsourcing an organization's computing and storage resources to a service provider that offers its infrastructure services in a utility model.
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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collaborative robot (cobot)
A collaborative robot, also known as a cobot, is a robot that is capable of learning multiple tasks so it can assist human beings.
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machine-to-machine (M2M)
Machine-to-machine, or M2M, is a broad label that can be used to describe any technology that enables networked devices to exchange information and perform actions without the manual assistance of humans.
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data storage
Data storage is the collective methods and technologies that capture and retain digital information on electromagnetic, optical or silicon-based storage media.
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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functional requirements
Functional requirements are the desired operations of a program, or system as defined in software development and systems engineering. The systems in systems engineering can be either software electronic hardware or combination software driven electronics.
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Nagios
Nagios is an open source monitoring system for computer systems.
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site reliability engineer
Site reliability engineer is a job title for a specialist who works with software developers to ensure that an organization's computing systems are scalable, stable and predictable.
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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SSD write cycle
An SSD write cycle is the process of programming data to a NAND flash memory chip in a solid-state storage device.
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data storage
Data storage is the collective methods and technologies that capture and retain digital information on electromagnetic, optical or silicon-based storage media.
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hard disk
A hard disk is part of a unit -- often called a disk drive, hard drive or hard disk drive -- that stores and provides relatively quick access to large amounts of data on an electromagnetically charged surface or set of surfaces.
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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ControlUp
ControlUp is a monitoring software company that sells tools IT professionals can use to manage, monitor and analyze virtual desktop and application performance.
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hardware-assisted virtualization
Hardware-assisted virtualization is the use of a computer's physical components to support the mechanism that abstracts and manages the computer's underlying resources from its operating system and the applications that run on it.
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Network as a Service (NaaS)
Network as a service (NaaS) is a business model for delivering enterprise-wide area network services virtually on a subscription basis.