Cloud Computing Glossary

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Zoned Namespaces (ZNS) SSDs

Storage devices optimized for cloud workloads, improving performance and reducing write amplification.

Zero-Knowledge Proof Systems

Cryptographic protocols enabling data verification without disclosing the actual data in cloud environments.

Zero-Trust Microsegmentation

Fine-grained network segmentation approach in cloud environments, limiting lateral movement of threats.

Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Security framework requiring strict authentication and authorization for all cloud network access.

Zero-Knowledge Proof Services

Cloud-based cryptographic methods allowing data verification without revealing the data itself.

Zero Trust Security Model

Approach assuming no automatic trust, requiring continuous verification in cloud environments.

Zero UI Cloud Interactions

Interfacing with cloud services through ambient intelligence, without traditional user interfaces.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Security model that requires strict identity verification for every person and device accessing cloud resources.

Workload-Aware Data Placement

Optimizing data storage location based on application requirements in cloud environments.

Workload Portability

Ability to move applications and data between different cloud environments with minimal modifications.

Workload Placement Optimization

Techniques for efficiently distributing applications and data across cloud resources.

Workflows as Code

Defining and managing complex business processes using code in cloud environments.

WebAssembly in the Cloud

Binary instruction format enabling high-performance execution of code in cloud-based web environments.

WebAssembly (Wasm) in the Cloud

Low-level language for running high-performance applications in cloud-based web browsers.

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Cloud-based security service that filters and monitors HTTP traffic between web applications and the Internet.

Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) Monitoring

Tracking water consumption and efficiency in cloud data center operations, promoting sustainable resource management.

VR Streaming

Cloud-based delivery of virtual reality content to end-user devices, enabling immersive experiences without local processing.

Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Metric measuring water consumption efficiency in cloud data centers, promoting sustainable resource management.

VPN Connection

Secure, encrypted link between a local network and cloud resources, enabling private access to cloud services over public networks.

Volumetric Display Computation Services

Cloud-based processing for generating 3D holographic or volumetric images, enabling immersive visualization applications.

Voice User Interfaces (VUI) for Cloud Services

Speech-based interfaces for interacting with cloud applications and services, enhancing accessibility and user experience.

Volumetric Video Streaming

Cloud services for delivering 3D video content for immersive viewing experiences.

Virtual Reality Cloud Workspaces

Cloud-hosted VR environments for collaborative work and data visualization, enabling immersive remote collaboration.

Virtual Reality (VR) Cloud

Cloud-based services for creating, rendering, and delivering virtual reality experiences.

Virtual Network Functions (VNF)

Software implementations of network functions running on cloud infrastructure, replacing traditional hardware appliances.