Storage and Data Mgmt

Data in motion, also referred to as data in transit or data in flight, is a process in which digital information is transported between locations either within or between computer systems.

A system restore point is a backup copy of important Windows operating system (OS) files and settings that can be used to recover the system to an earlier point of time in the event of system failure or instability.

A tree data structure is an algorithm for placing and locating files (called records or keys) in a database.

Data lifecycle management (DLM) is a policy-based approach to managing the flow of an information system's data throughout its lifecycle: from creation and initial storage to when it becomes obsolete and is deleted.

A tape drive is a device that stores computer data on magnetic tape, especially for backup and archiving purposes.

Storage capacity planning is the practice of assessing current data storage needs and forecasting future storage requirements.

Data lifecycle management (DLM) is a policy-based approach to managing the flow of an information system's data throughout its lifecycle: from creation and initial storage to when it becomes obsolete and is deleted.

Data at rest is a term that is sometimes used to refer to all data in computer storage while excluding data that is traversing a network or temporarily residing in computer memory to be read or updated.

A data center -- also known as a datacenter or data centre -- is a facility composed of networked computers, storage systems and computing infrastructure that businesses and other organizations use to organize, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data.

A tree data structure is an algorithm for placing and locating files (called records or keys) in a database.

CICS (Customer Information Control System) is middleware that sits between the z/OS IBM mainframe operating system and business applications.

Excel is a spreadsheet program from Microsoft and a component of its Office product group for business applications.

On the internet, content filtering -- also known as information filtering -- is the use of a program to screen and exclude from access or availability webpages or email that is deemed objectionable.

Information and Content Exchange (ICE) is an XML-based standard protocol for electronic business-to-business (B2B) asset management.

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is used to describe data. The XML standard is a flexible way to create information formats and electronically share structured data via the public internet, as well as via corporate networks.

Cloud NAS (network attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the internet as if it is local.

Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network.

Fault-tolerant technology is a capability of a computer system, electronic system or network to deliver uninterrupted service, despite one or more of its components failing.

Solid-state is a common descriptor used to refer to electronic components, devices and systems based entirely on semiconductor materials such as silicon, germanium or gallium arsenide.

Tier 0 (tier zero) is a level of data storage that is faster, and perhaps more expensive, than any other level in the storage hierarchy.

Non-volatile storage (NVS) is a broad collection of technologies and devices that do not require a continuous power supply to retain data or program code persistently on a short- or long-term basis.

Data at rest is a term that is sometimes used to refer to all data in computer storage while excluding data that is traversing a network or temporarily residing in computer memory to be read or updated.

Cloud NAS (network attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the internet as if it is local.

Object storage, also called object-based storage, is an approach to addressing and manipulating data storage as discrete units, called objects.

Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) is a technology that enables two networked computers to exchange data in main memory without relying on the processor, cache or operating system of either computer.

A host bus adapter (HBA) is a circuit board or integrated circuit adapter that connects a host system, such as a server, to a storage or network device.

A hot swap describes the act of removing components from or plugging them into a computer system while the power remains switched on.