Cloud Focus

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Application Programming Interface (API)

A set of rules and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate and share data, enabling integration between systems and services.

Auto Scaling

A cloud feature that automatically adjusts computing resources (such as servers) based on demand, ensuring performance and cost efficiency.

Backup

The process of creating copies of data to protect against loss or corruption, enabling recovery in case of failure or disaster.

Big Data

Extremely large and complex data sets that require advanced tools and technologies for storage, processing, and analysis to extract meaningful insights.

Cloud Adoption

The process of integrating cloud services into an organization’s IT strategy, including migration, deployment, and optimization of cloud-based resources.

Cloud Billing

The process of tracking and charging for cloud services based on usage. It includes cost allocation, invoicing, and monitoring consumption under models like pay-as-you-go or subscription.

Cloud Bursting

A hybrid cloud strategy where an application runs in a private cloud but “bursts” into a public cloud during peak demand to access additional resources.

Cloud Economics

The financial principles and strategies behind cloud computing, focusing on cost optimization, ROI, and pricing models compared to traditional IT infrastructure.

Cloud Migration

The process of moving applications, data, and workloads from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud environment or between different cloud platforms.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

A distributed network of servers that delivers web content (such as images, videos, and applications) to users based on their geographic location, improving speed and reliability.

Data Center

A physical facility that houses servers, storage systems, and networking equipment to store, process, and manage data for organizations.

Data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

A process used to move data from one system to another by extracting it from the source, transforming it into the desired format, and loading it into a target system or database.

Elasticity

The ability of a cloud system to dynamically scale resources up or down based on workload demands, ensuring optimal performance and cost savings.

Fault Tolerance

The capability of a system to continue operating properly even if one or more components fail, minimizing downtime and service disruption.

Hybrid Cloud

A combination of private and public cloud environments that work together, allowing data and applications to move seamlessly between them for flexibility and optimization.

Load Balancing

A technique that distributes network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure reliability, performance, and availability.

Microservices

An architectural approach where applications are built as a collection of small, independent services that communicate via APIs, improving scalability and flexibility.

Multi-Tenant

A cloud architecture where multiple customers share the same infrastructure and resources while keeping their data and applications isolated.

Orchestration

The automated coordination and management of complex IT processes, such as deploying applications, managing containers, and integrating services.

Pay-as-You-Go

A cloud pricing model where organizations pay only for the resources they use, offering cost flexibility and eliminating upfront hardware investments.

Private Cloud

A cloud environment dedicated to a single organization, offering greater control, security, and customization compared to public cloud services.

Public Cloud

A cloud service delivered over the internet and shared among multiple organizations. It offers scalability and cost efficiency but with less control over infrastructure.

Quantum Computing

An advanced computing paradigm that uses quantum mechanics principles to process information, enabling exponentially faster calculations for certain tasks compared to classical computers.

Replication

The process of copying and maintaining data across multiple systems or locations to ensure availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery.

Scalability

The ability of a system to handle increasing workloads by adding resources (vertical scaling) or distributing tasks across multiple systems (horizontal scaling).

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

A formal contract between a service provider and a customer that defines performance standards, uptime guarantees, and responsibilities.

Utility Computing

A model where computing resources are provided as a metered service, similar to utilities like electricity—users pay only for what they consume.

Virtual Machine (VM)

A software-based emulation of a physical computer that runs an operating system and applications independently, enabling multiple VMs on a single physical server.

Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

A secure, isolated section of a public cloud that functions like a private cloud, allowing organizations to run resources in a controlled environment with customizable networking.

Web Services

Standardized software components that enable applications to communicate and exchange data over the internet using protocols like HTTP and XML.