Browse all 247+ cloud computing terms alphabetically. Find definitions for AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI services with real-world examples.
Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability - properties that guarantee database transactions are processed reliably. ...
Microsoft's identity and access management service. Like a master key system for all your digital doors - one login for ...
Architecture where multiple systems run simultaneously and share the workload. Like having two engines powering one plan...
Architecture where one system actively handles traffic while backup systems wait on standby. Like having a backup quarte...
Software development methodology emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid iteration. Like building something by...
Oracle's service for building intelligent AI agents that can reason and execute complex tasks. Like creating AI employee...
Azure Kubernetes Service - Microsoft's managed Kubernetes platform for container orchestration. Like having a team of ex...
Design pattern using proxy services to handle external communications. Like having diplomats who handle all internationa...
Automation platform for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. Like having a universal r...
Google's hybrid and multi-cloud application platform for modernizing applications. Like having a universal translator th...
Distributed streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Like a high-speed highw...
Application Programming Interface - a way for different software applications to communicate with each other. Like a wai...
Service that manages and routes API requests between clients and backend services. Like a receptionist that directs visi...
A service that helps organizations publish, secure, and monitor APIs in a centralized platform....
Application Performance Monitoring - tools that track how well your application performs and where bottlenecks occur. Li...
Google Cloud's platform for building and hosting web applications without managing servers. Like renting a fully-managed...
Azure platform for hosting web applications, REST APIs, and mobile backends. Like renting a fully-furnished office space...
A software program designed for end users to accomplish specific tasks. Like specialized tools - a calculator app for ma...
Azure web traffic load balancer with application-level routing and security. Like a smart bouncer that directs different...
Azure application performance management service for monitoring live applications. Like having a personal trainer for yo...
Continuous tracking and analysis of application performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, errors, and optimization op...
Low-cost storage for data that's rarely accessed but must be kept long-term. Like a storage unit in the basement - cheap...
GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes supporting multi-cluster deployments. Like having an automated deployment...
Computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. Like teaching machines to think and lear...
AWS interactive query service for analyzing data in S3 using SQL. Like having a powerful search engine that can instantl...
AWS high-performance database that's compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL but up to 5x faster. Like a race car version o...
Automatically adjusting the number of servers based on demand. Like a restaurant that opens more tables during busy hour...
Software that updates itself without you having to manually install new versions. Like having a car that automatically g...
Oracle's self-managing database that uses machine learning to automate maintenance, security, and performance tuning. Li...
Isolated data centers within a cloud region that provide backup and redundancy. Like having multiple bank branches in th...
Amazon Web Services - Amazon's cloud computing platform that provides over 200 different services. Like a massive digita...
AWS service for monitoring and evaluating AWS resource configurations. Like having an audit system that tracks all chang...
AWS service for centrally managing multiple AWS accounts. Like having a corporate headquarters that manages all branch o...
Microsoft's cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services for building, deploying, and managing applications. L...
Microsoft's platform for building intelligent chatbots that work across multiple channels. Like having the tools to crea...
Microsoft's AI service for analyzing images and extracting information from visual content. Like having AI eyes that can...
Microsoft's serverless container service for running containers without managing servers. Like ordering takeout containe...
Microsoft's private Docker registry for storing and managing container images. Like having a secure private library for ...
Microsoft's unified natural language processing service for understanding text. Like having an AI that can read and unde...
Microsoft's cloud platform for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. Like having a complete AI labo...
Azure service for collecting and analyzing telemetry data from cloud and on-premises environments. Like having a compreh...
Microsoft's enterprise-grade access to OpenAI's powerful language models like GPT-4. Like having the world's most advanc...
Microsoft's AI service for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and speech translation. Like having a universal voice assista...
Microsoft's cloud-based relational database service that provides managed SQL Server capabilities....
Microsoft's unified analytics platform combining big data and data warehousing. Like having a super-powered data analysi...
Microsoft's neural machine translation service supporting 100+ languages. Like having a world-class interpreter availabl...
Making copies of important data in case the original gets lost or damaged. Like keeping photocopies of important documen...
Automated system for creating, storing, and managing copies of data to protect against data loss and enable recovery....
How much data can travel through an internet connection at once. Like the width of a highway - more lanes mean more cars...
How long a device can operate on a single battery charge before needing to be plugged in again. Like the fuel tank capac...
AWS service for building generative AI applications using foundation models from leading AI companies. Like having acces...
Border Gateway Protocol - routing protocol used to exchange routing information between different networks on the intern...
Extremely large datasets that require special tools to store, process, and analyze. Like trying to organize all the book...
Google Cloud's serverless data warehouse for analyzing massive datasets quickly. Like having a super-computer that can a...
Google Cloud's NoSQL wide-column database for real-time analytics. Like having a massive spreadsheet that can handle bil...
Azure's object storage service optimized for storing massive amounts of unstructured data like images and videos....
Storage that divides data into fixed-size blocks, like a traditional hard drive. Like having a parking garage with numbe...
Distributed ledger technology that maintains a continuously growing list of records secured using cryptography, enabling...
Deployment strategy using two identical environments where you switch traffic from old version to new version instantly....
Wireless technology that connects devices over short distances without cables. Like an invisible cord that lets devices ...
Design pattern that isolates critical resources to prevent total system failure. Like having watertight compartments on ...
Strategy for keeping critical business operations running during and after disasters or disruptions. Like having backup ...
Storing frequently accessed data in a fast-access location to improve performance. Like keeping your most-used tools on ...
Gradual deployment strategy that releases changes to a small subset of users first before rolling out to everyone. Like ...
Capital Expenditure - upfront costs for buying physical equipment like servers and data centers that you own. Like purch...
Cloud Development Kit - framework for defining cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages. Like writing c...
Content Delivery Network - network of servers worldwide that store copies of your content close to users. Like having pr...
Collecting and storing log data from multiple applications and systems in one central location for easier searching, mon...
Practice of intentionally introducing failures to test system resilience. Like conducting fire drills to ensure everyone...
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment - automated process for testing and deploying code changes quickly and safe...
Classless Inter-Domain Routing - method for allocating IP addresses and routing internet traffic efficiently. Like havin...
Design pattern that prevents cascading failures by stopping calls to failing services. Like having electrical breakers t...
Applications that run on cloud servers instead of entirely on your device. Like using a tool that exists in a workshop y...
Google Cloud security service that provides DDoS protection and web application firewall. Like having a digital security...
Temporarily shifting workloads from private cloud to public cloud during peak demand periods. Like a restaurant opening ...
Working together on projects using cloud-based tools that let multiple people edit and share files in real-time. Like ha...
Using someone else's computers over the internet instead of buying and maintaining your own hardware. Like renting a car...
Google Cloud's stream and batch data processing service. Like having a factory assembly line that can process both stead...
Google Cloud service for developing, deploying, and managing APIs. Like having a professional receptionist service that ...
Google Cloud's serverless compute service that runs code in response to events. Like having helpers that automatically s...
Different cloud services working together seamlessly to create a better user experience. Like having all your home appli...
Google Cloud service that provides private connectivity between your on-premises network and Google's network. Like buil...
Google's global load balancing service that distributes traffic across regions. Like having a worldwide traffic manageme...
Google's service for monitoring performance and health of cloud applications. Like having a dashboard that shows the vit...
Companies that own massive computer centers and rent out computing power. Think of them as tech landlords....
Google's service for dynamic routing in virtual networks using BGP. Like having an intelligent GPS system for network tr...
Google Cloud serverless platform for running containerized applications. Like having a hosting service that automaticall...
Protection measures and technologies used to keep data and applications safe when stored or processed in the cloud. Like...
Using someone else's computers over the internet for specific tasks instead of doing everything on your own device. Like...
Google Cloud's globally distributed database that combines the benefits of relational databases with horizontal scaling....
Google Cloud's fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server....
Saving your files on someone else's computers via the internet instead of on your device. Like a safety deposit box for ...
Automatically keeping your files updated and identical across all your devices through the cloud. Like having magic fili...
Google Cloud service that creates secure VPN connections between your on-premises network and your Google Cloud VPC. Lik...
AWS Infrastructure as Code service that lets you define your infrastructure using templates. Like having blueprints that...
AWS Content Delivery Network that delivers content from locations closest to users. Like having copies of your store in ...
AWS service that records all API calls made in your account for security and compliance. Like a detailed security log th...
AWS monitoring service that collects and tracks metrics, logs, and events from your applications and infrastructure. Lik...
AWS service for monitoring, storing, and accessing log files from EC2 instances and other AWS services. Like having a ce...
Cloud Native Computing Foundation - organization that promotes cloud-native technologies and open source projects. Like ...
AWS service that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces software packages. Like having a dedicated worker that t...
AWS managed Git repository service for storing and versioning code. Like a secure digital filing cabinet for your code t...
AWS continuous integration and deployment service that automates your software release process. Like a factory assembly ...
Backup system that's not running and requires manual setup to activate. Like spare equipment in storage that needs insta...
NoSQL database model that stores data in column families rather than rows. Like organizing information by categories whe...
Meeting regulatory and industry standards for data security, privacy, and business practices. Like following building co...
AWS natural language processing service that analyzes text for insights and relationships. Like having a literary expert...
Google Cloud's virtual machine service that provides scalable, high-performance virtual machines....
Oracle's virtual machine service providing scalable compute resources. Like renting a powerful computer in Oracle's data...
AI field that enables computers to interpret and understand visual information from images and videos. Like giving compu...
The ability of devices to connect and communicate with each other or the internet. Like having good cell phone reception...
A package that contains an application and everything it needs to run, making it easy to move between different computer...
Google's service for storing and managing Docker container images. Like having a private warehouse for your containerize...
AWS service for setting up and governing secure, multi-account AWS environments. Like having an automated system that se...
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing - mechanism that allows web pages to access resources from other domains. Like having perm...
Azure globally distributed NoSQL database service. Like having identical copies of your database instantly available wor...
Tools and practices for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing cloud spending to prevent budget overruns and identify cos...
Central Processing Unit - the brain of a computer that performs calculations and makes decisions....
Command Query Responsibility Segregation - pattern that separates read and write operations for data stores. Like having...
Create, Read, Update, Delete - the four basic operations for managing data in databases. Like the essential actions you ...
Cross-Site Request Forgery - attack that tricks users into performing unwanted actions on websites. Like someone forging...
A centralized repository that stores metadata and helps users discover, understand, and manage data assets across the or...
A building full of servers and networking equipment. Think of it as a giant computer warehouse....
Azure cloud-based data integration service for creating data-driven workflows. Like having a data assembly line that mov...
The process of combining data from different sources into a unified view for analysis and applications....
Centralized repository that stores all types of raw data at any scale. Like a massive digital reservoir that holds data ...
Keeping multiple copies of important data in different locations to prevent loss. Like having photocopies of important d...
Creating and maintaining duplicate copies of data across multiple locations or servers for reliability and performance. ...
Structured storage system optimized for analysis and reporting of organized business data. Like a well-organized library...
An organized collection of information stored electronically. Like a digital filing cabinet with super-fast search....
AWS visual data preparation service for cleaning and normalizing data without writing code. Like having a smart assistan...
Google Cloud's managed Apache Spark and Hadoop service for big data processing. Like renting a supercomputer cluster tha...
Distributed Denial of Service - attack that overwhelms a service with traffic from many sources. Like having thousands o...
Subset of machine learning using neural networks with many layers to analyze data. Like having a computer brain with man...
A personal computer designed to stay in one location, typically consisting of a separate monitor, keyboard, and main uni...
Development and Operations combined - practices that unify software development and IT operations for faster, more relia...
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. Like having an automat...
Oracle's platform for building conversational AI interfaces and chatbots. Like having the tools to create intelligent cu...
Paying for goods and services electronically instead of using cash or checks. Like having a digital wallet that can inst...
AWS service that creates a dedicated, private network connection from your office or data center directly to AWS. Like h...
Plans and processes to restore technology systems after catastrophic events like fires, floods, or cyberattacks. Like ha...
Domain Name System - translates human-readable website names into computer addresses. Like a phone book that converts 'P...
A popular platform for creating and managing containers. Like a factory for making shipping containers for applications....
Google's service for extracting structured data from documents using machine learning. Like having an AI assistant that ...
NoSQL database that stores data in document format, typically JSON-like structures. Like having a flexible filing system...
Oracle's AI service for extracting text, tables, and key information from documents. Like having an AI assistant that ca...
Software development approach that focuses on modeling software to match business domains. Like designing software to mi...
Copying files from the internet to your device. Like bringing items from a store to your home - the file moves from some...
Disaster Recovery Site - alternate location where operations can continue if the primary site becomes unavailable. Like ...
Regularly practicing disaster recovery procedures to ensure they work when needed. Like fire drills that prepare you for...
Oracle's central hub for connecting virtual cloud networks and on-premises networks. Like having a central switchboard t...
AWS NoSQL database service that scales automatically and provides fast performance. Like a super-fast filing system that...
Elastic Block Store - AWS persistent storage that attaches to EC2 instances. Like having a dedicated hard drive that you...
Elastic Compute Cloud - Amazon's service for renting virtual computers in the cloud. Like renting a computer by the hour...
Elastic Container Registry - AWS service for storing and managing Docker container images. Like having a secure warehous...
Elastic Container Service - AWS service for running Docker containers without managing servers. Like having someone else...
Processing data closer to where it's generated rather than in centralized data centers. Like having small convenience st...
Elastic File System - AWS shared file storage that multiple servers can access simultaneously. Like a shared network dri...
Elastic Kubernetes Service - AWS managed Kubernetes service that handles the complexity of running Kubernetes clusters. ...
AWS platform service that handles deployment and management of web applications. Like having a personal assistant handle...
AWS service that distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers to prevent overload. Like a traffic cop directing ...
AWS in-memory caching service for improving application performance. Like having a high-speed memory bank that stores fr...
The ability to dynamically and automatically adjust cloud resources up or down based on actual demand in real-time. Like...
Distributed search and analytics engine for storing, searching, and analyzing large volumes of data quickly. Like having...
Electronic messages sent over the internet from one person to another. Like traditional mail but delivered instantly thr...
Elastic MapReduce - AWS big data platform using open source tools like Apache Spark and Hadoop. Like renting a supercomp...
Scrambling data so only authorized people can read it. Like writing in a secret code that only you and your friend know....
Protecting stored data by encrypting it while it sits on storage devices. Like keeping sensitive documents in a locked s...
Protecting data while it's being transmitted between systems or locations. Like sending sensitive mail in armored vehicl...
Extract, Transform, Load - process of moving data from various sources to a data warehouse. Like sorting, cleaning, and ...
Azure event routing service that connects event sources to event handlers. Like a smart mail sorting system that automat...
Azure big data streaming platform for receiving and processing millions of events per second. Like a massive digital fun...
Pattern of storing all changes to application state as a sequence of events. Like keeping a detailed diary of everything...
Real-time processing of data events as they happen. Like a live news feed that processes and responds to events as they ...
Software design where components communicate through events rather than direct calls. Like a newspaper where different d...
AWS serverless event bus service for connecting applications using events. Like a central message router that delivers e...
Oracle's high-performance database machine optimized for running Oracle databases. Like a sports car specifically design...
Azure's service for creating private, high-speed connections between your on-premises networks and Microsoft's cloud. Li...
Function as a Service - running individual code functions in the cloud without managing servers. Like hiring a specialis...
Returning operations to the primary system after it has been restored. Like moving back home after evacuation when it's ...
Automatically switching to a backup system when the primary system fails. Like a backup generator kicking in instantly w...
AWS serverless container platform - run containers without managing servers or clusters. Like ordering takeout without n...
Oracle Cloud's dedicated network connection service that links your data center directly to Oracle Cloud. Like having a ...
Technique for enabling or disabling application features without deploying new code. Like having light switches for diff...
A collection of data stored on a computer with a specific name and format. Like a digital document, photo, or song that ...
Google's mobile and web application development platform with real-time database and hosting. Like having a complete bac...
Security software that blocks unauthorized access to your computer or network. Like a security guard for your digital da...
A container that organizes and groups related files together. Like a digital filing cabinet drawer where you keep simila...
Azure AI service for extracting text, key-value pairs, and tables from documents. Like having an AI secretary that can r...
Azure application delivery service with global load balancing and site acceleration. Like having express lanes on highwa...
File Transfer Protocol - standard network protocol for transferring files between computers. Like having a specialized m...
Azure serverless compute service that runs code in response to events. Like having a helper that automatically does spec...
Specialized cloud infrastructure for multiplayer games providing dedicated servers, matchmaking, session management, and...
General Data Protection Regulation - European law governing data protection and privacy. Like having strict rules about ...
Storing copies of data in multiple geographic locations to protect against regional disasters. Like keeping important do...
Location-based cloud services that provide mapping, geocoding, routing, and spatial analytics for applications....
Deployment approach where infrastructure and application changes are managed through Git version control. Like using a b...
Google Kubernetes Engine - Google's managed Kubernetes service for container orchestration. Like having Google's contain...
AWS long-term archival storage service for data you rarely access. Like putting old documents in a warehouse - cheaper t...
AWS fully managed ETL service for preparing data for analytics. Like having a data processing factory that automatically...
Google's cloud computing services that help you build, deploy, and scale applications using Google's infrastructure. Lik...
Google Cloud's object storage service for storing and retrieving any amount of data. Like having unlimited digital stora...
Global Positioning System - technology that uses satellites to determine your exact location on Earth. Like having a dig...
Open-source platform for monitoring and observability with customizable dashboards. Like having a mission control center...
Database designed for storing and querying data with complex relationships. Like having a map that shows how everything ...
Query language and runtime for APIs that allows clients to request specific data. Like having a restaurant where you can...
High-performance Remote Procedure Call framework that can run in any environment. Like having a super-fast telephone sys...
AWS intelligent threat detection service that continuously monitors for malicious activity. Like having a 24/7 security ...
The physical parts of a computer that you can touch. Like the engine, wheels, and body of a car - the actual components ...
Package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies deploying applications. Like having an app store for Kubernetes where you...
Use of parallel processing and specialized hardware to solve complex computational problems requiring significant proces...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - US law protecting medical information privacy. Like having special...
Backup system that's fully running and ready to take over instantly if the primary system fails. Like having a second pi...
Hypertext Transfer Protocol - the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web. Like the language browsers and...
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure - the secure version of HTTP that uses SSL/TLS encryption. Like regular mail vs. cert...
Using both private (on-premises) and public cloud services together. Like having both a home kitchen and ordering takeou...
The largest cloud providers that operate at massive global scale with millions of servers across multiple continents. Li...
Infrastructure as a Service - renting basic computing resources like servers and storage from cloud providers. Like leas...
Identity and Access Management - AWS service that controls who can access what resources. Like a bouncer at a club who c...
Integrated Development Environment - software application providing comprehensive facilities for software development. L...
Infrastructure approach where servers are never modified after deployment, only replaced. Like using disposable plates i...
High-performance data storage that keeps frequently accessed information in RAM for extremely fast retrieval and reduced...
Managing and provisioning cloud infrastructure using code files instead of manual configuration. Like having a recipe th...
A global network connecting billions of computers and devices. Like a worldwide postal system for digital information....
AWS component that allows resources in a VPC to connect to the internet. Like the main door of a building that connects ...
How fast data can travel between your device and the internet. Like the speed limit on a highway - higher speeds mean fa...
Internet of Things - network of physical devices connected to the internet that collect and share data. Like giving ever...
Oracle Cloud's secure VPN service that creates encrypted network tunnels over the internet. Like sending mail in a locke...
Service mesh platform that provides traffic management, security, and observability for microservices. Like having a sma...
Open-source service mesh providing traffic management and security for microservices across any Kubernetes cluster. Like...
Open-source automation server for continuous integration and deployment. Like having a dedicated quality control manager...
JavaScript Object Notation - a lightweight format for storing and transporting data. Like a universal language for compu...
JSON Web Token - secure way to transmit information between parties as digitally signed tokens. Like having a tamper-pro...
Visual workflow management method for tracking work progress. Like having a board with columns showing what needs to be ...
Secure service for creating, storing, and managing cryptographic keys used to encrypt and decrypt data in cloud applicat...
Azure service for securely storing and managing sensitive information like passwords, certificates, and encryption keys....
Simple database model that stores data as key-value pairs. Like having a giant dictionary where you can look up any valu...
Specific words or phrases you type into search engines to find information. Like asking for directions by naming the spe...
AWS platform for real-time data streaming and analytics. Like a high-speed conveyor belt for processing millions of data...
Kubernetes-based platform for deploying and managing serverless workloads. Like having serverless computing capabilities...
A system for managing and automatically deploying containers across multiple servers. Like an orchestra conductor coordi...
AWS's serverless computing service that runs your code without managing servers. Like having a helper who appears whenev...
A portable computer with a built-in screen, keyboard, and battery that can be used anywhere. Like having a desktop compu...
The delay between sending a request and receiving a response. Like the time it takes between asking a question and getti...
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol - standard for accessing and maintaining distributed directory services. Like a ph...
AWS service for building conversational chatbots and voice assistants. Like having the technology behind Alexa available...
A clickable connection that takes you from one webpage to another. Like a doorway or bridge that connects different room...
A device or service that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers. Like a traffic director ensuring ...
Testing how well a system performs under expected user load. Like seeing how many people can fit in an elevator before i...
Azure service for collecting and analyzing log data from various sources. Like having a detective that can analyze clues...
Recording events and activities that happen in your application for debugging and monitoring. Like keeping a detailed di...
Azure service for creating workflows that integrate apps, data, and services across organizations. Like having a digital...
Teaching computers to recognize patterns and make predictions without explicitly programming every step. Like teaching a...
A system that allows applications to communicate by sending messages to a waiting line. Like a post office where letters...
Multi-Factor Authentication - security method requiring two or more verification methods. Like needing both a key and fi...
Building applications as small, independent services that work together. Like a restaurant where different stations hand...
Software that connects different applications, services, or systems to help them communicate and share data. Like a tran...
Moving applications, data, or infrastructure from one environment to another, such as from on-premises servers to the cl...
An application specifically designed to run on smartphones and tablets. Like pocket-sized tools that you can use anywher...
Cloud service that provides backend infrastructure for mobile applications, including user authentication, push notifica...
Popular NoSQL document database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents. Like a filing system that can store d...
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport - lightweight messaging protocol designed for IoT devices with limited bandwidth. Li...
Mean Time Between Failures - average time between system failures. Like measuring how long equipment typically works bef...
Mean Time To Recovery - average time needed to restore service after a failure. Like measuring how long it typically tak...
Using services from multiple cloud providers to avoid vendor lock-in and optimize performance. Like shopping at differen...
Using the same service or accessing the same files from different devices like phones, tablets, and computers. Like havi...
Network Address Translation Gateway - allows private subnet resources to access the internet without being directly acce...
Google's service for understanding and analyzing human language. Like having an AI that can read and comprehend text wit...
AI field focused on enabling computers to understand and generate human language. Like teaching computers to read, write...
Database systems that don't use traditional SQL structure, designed for flexible data storage. Like having different fil...
Network Time Protocol - standard for synchronizing computer clocks over networks. Like having synchronized watches acros...
Open Authorization - standard for secure API access without sharing passwords. Like giving a valet key that only works f...
Storage system that manages data as objects (files with metadata) rather than traditional file systems. Like a massive d...
Ability to understand what's happening inside a system by examining its outputs like logs, metrics, and traces. Like hav...
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Oracle's comprehensive cloud platform offering compute, storage, networking, and database ...
Oracle's serverless compute service for running containers without managing servers. Like ordering delivery containers -...
Oracle's managed Docker registry for storing and sharing container images. Like having a secure private library for your...
Oracle's collaborative platform for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. Like having a complete AI...
Oracle's enterprise-grade network file system with NFS support. Like having a shared network drive that all your cloud a...
Oracle's serverless compute service for running code without managing servers. Like having helpers that automatically ap...
Oracle's service for accessing large language models for text generation and AI applications. Like having access to high...
Oracle's natural language processing service for analyzing text. Like having an AI that can read and understand human la...
Oracle's service for distributing traffic across multiple compute instances. Like having a traffic director that ensures...
Oracle's managed service mesh for microservices communication and security. Like having an intelligent traffic control s...
Oracle's service for converting speech to text and text to speech. Like having a universal translator between spoken wor...
Oracle's computer vision service for analyzing images with pre-trained AI models. Like giving applications the ability t...
Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes - Oracle's managed Kubernetes service. Like having Oracle's container experts han...
Online Analytical Processing - database systems optimized for complex queries and data analysis. Like a research library...
Online Transaction Processing - database systems optimized for handling many small transactions quickly. Like a busy cas...
Buying products and services over the internet instead of visiting physical stores. Like having access to every store in...
The main software that manages your computer and runs other programs. Like the manager of a building who makes sure ever...
Operational Expenditure - ongoing costs for services you use and pay for regularly, like cloud subscriptions. Like renti...
Automated coordination and management of multiple cloud services, containers, or workflows to work together efficiently....
Platform as a Service - cloud platform that provides development tools and infrastructure so you can focus on building a...
AWS service for securely storing and managing configuration data and secrets. Like a secure vault specifically designed ...
A secret word or phrase that proves your identity to access accounts or systems. Like a key to your digital house....
Authorized simulated attack on a system to find security vulnerabilities. Like hiring friendly burglars to test your sec...
AWS text-to-speech service that turns written text into lifelike spoken audio. Like having a professional narrator that ...
Cloud infrastructure dedicated exclusively to one organization, offering more control and security. Like owning your own...
Open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit for collecting and querying metrics. Like having a health monitoring system ...
Google Cloud's messaging service that allows applications to communicate asynchronously. Like a mail system where applic...
Cloud services available over the internet to anyone who wants to use them, shared among multiple organizations. Like re...
Quality of Service - network management technique for prioritizing certain types of traffic. Like having express lanes f...
A square barcode that stores information and can be scanned with a smartphone camera. Like a digital business card that ...
Computing technology that uses quantum mechanical phenomena to perform calculations exponentially faster than classical ...
A messaging service that allows applications to communicate asynchronously by sending messages through queues....
Random Access Memory - temporary storage that helps your computer work on multiple things at once. Like your desk worksp...
Role-Based Access Control - security approach that assigns permissions based on job roles rather than individual users. ...
Relational Database Management System - software for managing databases that organize data in tables with relationships....
Relational Database Service - AWS managed database service that handles maintenance, backups, and scaling. Like having a...
In-memory data structure store used as database, cache, and message broker. Like having extremely fast memory storage th...
AWS data warehouse service for analyzing large amounts of data quickly. Like having a super-powerful calculator designed...
A geographic location where cloud providers have data centers. Like different cities where a company has branch offices ...
AWS image and video analysis service powered by machine learning. Like having a super-smart assistant that can instantly...
Accessing your files, programs, or computer from a different location using the internet. Like being able to use your ho...
Creating copies of data across multiple database servers for availability and performance. Like having backup copies of ...
Representational State Transfer - a set of rules for building web APIs that are simple and scalable. Like having a stand...
A server that sits in front of web servers and forwards requests to them, providing load balancing and security. Like a ...
AWS DNS service that routes internet traffic to your applications. Like a phone book that directs people to the right ph...
A device that directs internet traffic between devices and the internet. Like a traffic controller for data....
Recovery Point Objective - maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time. Like deciding you can afford to lose...
Recovery Time Objective - maximum acceptable time to restore service after a failure. Like setting a goal to reopen a st...
Simple Storage Service - Amazon's service for storing files in the cloud. Like having an unlimited digital storage unit ...
Software as a Service - using software applications over the internet without installing them on your computer. Like usi...
Design pattern for managing distributed transactions across multiple services. Like coordinating a complex group project...
AWS machine learning platform that helps data scientists and developers build, train, and deploy ML models. Like having ...
Security Assertion Markup Language - standard for exchanging authentication data between systems. Like having a standard...
The ability to automatically get more computing power when needed and less when not needed. Like a restaurant that can i...
Agile framework for managing software development with defined roles, events, and artifacts. Like having a structured ga...
Software Development Kit - collection of tools, libraries, and documentation for building applications. Like a toolbox w...
A website that helps you find information on the internet by typing keywords. Like a librarian who can instantly find an...
Managed service that provides full-text search capabilities, allowing applications to quickly find and retrieve relevant...
Secure storage and automatic rotation of sensitive information like passwords, API keys, certificates, and tokens used b...
AWS service for managing, retrieving, and rotating database credentials, API keys, and other secrets. Like having an aut...
AWS unified security dashboard that aggregates security alerts from multiple services. Like having a central command cen...
A powerful computer that provides services to other computers. Like a restaurant kitchen that serves food to customers....
Process of moving applications, data, and workloads from on-premises servers to cloud infrastructure with minimal downti...
Building applications using cloud services that automatically manage servers and scaling. Like focusing on cooking while...
Running code without managing servers yourself - the cloud provider handles all the server management. Like ordering tak...
Azure messaging service that enables reliable communication between distributed applications. Like a postal service spec...
Azure platform for building and managing microservices and container applications. Like a framework for building complex...
Infrastructure layer that manages service-to-service communication in microservices architectures. Like having a smart p...
How consistently a cloud service stays available and working properly. Like how dependable your electricity or water ser...
Secure File Transfer Protocol - encrypted version of FTP for secure file transfers. Like FTP but with all packages sent ...
Database architecture pattern that distributes data across multiple database instances. Like splitting a large library i...
Design pattern where helper components are deployed alongside main applications. Like having a personal assistant that h...
Service Level Agreement - a commitment between service provider and customer defining expected performance and reliabili...
Service Level Objective - specific measurable target for service performance. Like setting a goal to answer customer cal...
A mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities that can run applications and connect to the internet. Like having a...
Simple Network Management Protocol - standard for monitoring and managing network devices. Like having a universal dashb...
Simple Notification Service - AWS messaging service for sending notifications to multiple subscribers. Like a broadcast ...
Service Organization Control 2 - auditing standard for security, availability, and confidentiality of customer data. Lik...
Online platforms where people share content, communicate, and connect with friends and communities. Like digital town sq...
Computer programs and applications that tell hardware what to do. Like instructions or recipes that make computers perfo...
Google's service for converting audio to text with high accuracy. Like having a professional transcriptionist that works...
Structured Query Language - standard language for managing and querying relational databases. Like having a universal la...
Simple Queue Service - AWS message queuing service for decoupling application components. Like a digital post office whe...
Site Reliability Engineering - approach that applies software engineering principles to infrastructure and operations. L...
Secure Sockets Layer - security protocol that encrypts data between web browsers and servers. Like sending mail in a loc...
Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security - encryption protocols that secure data transmitted over the internet. Lik...
Single Sign-On - authentication system that allows users to log in once and access multiple applications. Like having a ...
Architecture where each request is completely independent with no memory of previous requests. Like a vending machine th...
AWS service for coordinating multiple AWS services into serverless workflows. Like a conductor orchestrating different m...
Azure real-time analytics service for processing streaming data. Like having a smart analyst that can spot patterns and ...
Watching or listening to content over the internet without downloading it first. Like turning on a radio or TV - the con...
A real-time data processing service that handles continuous streams of data for analytics and applications....
A subdivision of an IP network that groups related devices together for security and organization. Like dividing a build...
AWS service for managing and configuring Amazon EC2 instances and on-premises servers. Like having a universal remote co...
A portable computer with a touchscreen interface, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop. Like a digital not...
Transmission Control Protocol - ensures reliable, ordered delivery of data over networks. Like registered mail that guar...
Cost of additional rework caused by choosing quick solutions instead of better approaches. Like taking shortcuts when bu...
Open-source Infrastructure as Code tool for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure. Like having blueprints an...
Google's service for converting text into natural-sounding spoken audio. Like having a professional voice actor that can...
AWS service that extracts text and data from documents using machine learning. Like having an AI assistant that can read...
The amount of data that can be processed or transmitted in a given time period. Like the number of cars that can pass th...
Database optimized for storing and querying time-stamped data like sensor readings or metrics. Like a specialized filing...
Transport Layer Security - the newer, more secure version of SSL for encrypting internet communications. Like an upgrade...
A display that responds to finger touches, allowing you to interact directly with what you see on screen. Like being abl...
Azure DNS-based traffic load balancer for global application availability. Like a traffic director that routes users to ...
Automated email service for sending individual, triggered messages like order confirmations, password resets, and accoun...
AWS speech-to-text service that converts audio to accurate text transcriptions. Like having a professional transcription...
AWS networking hub that connects multiple networks together through a central point. Like a major highway interchange wh...
AWS neural machine translation service for real-time language translation. Like having a universal translator that insta...
Google's advanced neural machine translation service. Like having Google Translate's power available for your applicatio...
User Datagram Protocol - faster but less reliable method of sending data over networks. Like regular mail - faster to se...
Sending files from your device to the internet or another computer. Like mailing a package - you're sending something fr...
Uniform Resource Locator - the web address you type to visit a specific website. Like a postal address that tells your b...
Universal Serial Bus - a standard way to connect devices and transfer data between computers and accessories. Like a uni...
The visual elements (buttons, menus, screens) that let you interact with software. Like the dashboard and controls in a ...
When you become dependent on a specific cloud provider's proprietary services and switching to another provider becomes ...
Google's unified machine learning platform for building, deploying, and scaling AI models. Like having Google's AI exper...
Technology that delivers video content over the internet in real-time, allowing users to watch videos without downloadin...
Oracle's software-defined networking service providing isolated cloud environments. Like having your own private section...
Cloud-based desktop computing environment that allows users to access their desktop, applications, and files from any de...
A fake computer that runs inside a real computer. It's like having multiple phones running on one device....
A logically isolated network section within a cloud provider that allows secure communication between resources....
Azure's networking service that provides optimized and automated branch-to-branch connectivity through Azure....
Azure's central networking point that connects multiple networks, branch offices, and VPN connections. Like a grand cent...
Google's machine learning service for image analysis and computer vision. Like giving applications the ability to see an...
Virtual Private Cloud - Your own private section of AWS that's isolated from other users. Like having your own private n...
Google Cloud's Virtual Private Cloud network that provides global connectivity for your cloud resources....
Virtual Private Network - creates a secure connection over the internet between your device and a private network. Like ...
Azure service that creates secure, encrypted connections over the internet between your networks and Azure. Like setting...
Web Application Firewall - security system that filters HTTP traffic to web applications. Like having a security guard t...
Backup system that's partially running and can take over quickly but not instantly. Like having a car engine that's warm...
Security service that protects web applications from common attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other ...
Software application that lets you access and view websites on the internet. Like a window that shows you different webs...
Method for applications to provide real-time information to other applications via HTTP callbacks. Like having automatic...
A collection of web pages accessible via the internet that contains information, images, videos, or other content. Like ...
Communication protocol providing full-duplex communication over a single TCP connection. Like having a phone conversatio...
A way to connect devices to the internet without cables. Like invisible roads for data through the air....
Automated coordination and sequencing of multiple tasks, processes, or services in a specific order to complete complex ...
Automated sequences of tasks and processes that can be triggered and executed in the cloud....
Deployment strategy that updates applications without any service interruption. Like renovating a store while keeping it...
Security model that requires verification for every access request, regardless of location. Like requiring ID checks eve...