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DevOps Glossary
From agile to automation to analytics, unpack the toolbox of modern DevOps terminology.
"As code"
Defining and managing infrastructure, configurations, or processes using code, enabling version control, automation, and reproducibility.
"As code"
"Nines"
Measure of system availability, expressed as a percentage. E.g., "five nines" means 99.999% uptime, allowing for minimal downtime.
"Nines"
"Single Pane of Glass"
Unified display or interface that integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of system status or operations.
"Single Pane of Glass"
A/B Testing
Comparing two versions of a webpage or app to determine which performs better, based on user interaction and conversion rates.
A/B Testing
AIOps (Artificial Intelligence Operations)
Using AI and machine learning to enhance IT operations, automating tasks and providing insights for better decision-making.
AIOps (Artificial Intelligence Operations)
ALB (Application Load Balancing)
Distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets to improve availability and fault tolerance.
ALB (Application Load Balancing)
API
Application Programming Interface; set of protocols and tools for building software applications and enabling communication between systems.
API
API Discovery
Process of identifying and documenting available APIs within an organization or from external sources.
API Discovery
API Endpoint
Specific URL where an API can be accessed and where requests are sent to interact with a server or service.
API Endpoint
API Gateway
Manages, secures, and routes API requests, acting as a single entry point for multiple microservices or backend systems.
API Gateway
API Management
Process of creating, publishing, documenting, and analyzing APIs in a secure environment.
API Management
API Monitoring
Tracking API performance, availability, and usage to ensure optimal functionality and identify issues.
API Monitoring
API Response Time
The duration between sending a request to an API and receiving the response, crucial for performance evaluation.
API Response Time
API Security
Measures and practices to protect APIs from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches.
API Security
API Versioning
Managing different versions of an API to maintain compatibility while allowing updates and improvements.
API Versioning
ASG (Auto Scaling Group)
Feature in cloud computing that automatically adjusts the number of instances based on defined conditions.
ASG (Auto Scaling Group)
ASP.Net Core Monitoring
Observing and analyzing the performance and behavior of applications built with ASP.Net Core framework.
ASP.Net Core Monitoring
ATO (Account Takeover)
Type of identity theft where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a user's account.
ATO (Account Takeover)
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Cloud computing platform offering a wide range of services for computing, storage, networking, and more.
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
AWS App Development Tools
Suite of tools provided by AWS for building, testing, and deploying applications on their cloud platform.
AWS App Development Tools
AWS CLI
Command-line interface for interacting with AWS services, allowing users to manage resources and automate tasks.
AWS CLI
AWS CloudWatch
Monitoring and observability service for AWS resources and applications, providing metrics, logs, and alarms.
AWS CloudWatch
AWS CodeDeploy
Fully managed deployment service that automates software deployments to various compute services.
AWS CodeDeploy
AWS CodePipeline
Continuous delivery service for fast and reliable application and infrastructure updates.
AWS CodePipeline
AWS EC2
Elastic Compute Cloud; scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud for running virtual servers.
AWS EC2
AWS ELB
Elastic Load Balancing; automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets.
AWS ELB
AWS Lambda
Serverless compute service that runs code in response to events and automatically manages the underlying resources.
AWS Lambda
AWS Managed Services
Ongoing management of AWS infrastructure, allowing customers to focus on their applications and business.
AWS Managed Services
AWS Monitoring
Process of tracking and analyzing the performance, health, and usage of AWS resources and applications.
AWS Monitoring
AWS RDS
Relational Database Service; managed service for setting up, operating, and scaling relational databases in the cloud.
AWS RDS
AWS RDS Postgres Monitoring
Tracking and analyzing the performance and health of PostgreSQL databases running on AWS RDS.
AWS RDS Postgres Monitoring
AWS S3
Simple Storage Service; object storage service offering industry-leading scalability, data availability, and performance.
AWS S3
AWS S3 Cost Optimization
Strategies and practices to reduce costs associated with storing and accessing data in AWS S3.
AWS S3 Cost Optimization
AWS Security
Set of tools, services, and best practices for protecting data, applications, and infrastructure in the AWS cloud.
AWS Security
Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)
Software development approach where acceptance tests are written before the code, guiding implementation.
Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)
Active Directory
Microsoft's directory service for Windows domain networks, managing users, computers, groups, and other objects.
Active Directory
Advanced Rate Limiting
Technique to control the rate of incoming requests to an API or service, preventing overload and ensuring fair usage.
Advanced Rate Limiting
Agent
Software component that performs automated tasks, often used in monitoring, data collection, or system management.
Agent
Agile
Iterative approach to software development emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery of working software.
Agile
Agile Manifesto
Document outlining values and principles of Agile software development, prioritizing individuals, working software, and adaptability.
Agile Manifesto
Agile Methodology
Set of practices based on Agile principles, focusing on iterative development, team collaboration, and customer feedback.
Agile Methodology
Agile Organization
Company structure that emphasizes adaptability, quick response to change, and continuous improvement.
Agile Organization
Agile Project Management
Applying Agile principles to project management, focusing on iterative planning, frequent delivery, and team empowerment.
Agile Project Management
Agile Software Development
Iterative approach to building software, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery of working features.
Agile Software Development
Ajax Requests
Technique for creating fast, dynamic web pages by exchanging small amounts of data with the server behind the scenes.
Ajax Requests
Alerting
System for notifying relevant personnel about critical events or issues in IT infrastructure or applications.
Alerting
Amazon Aurora
Fully managed relational database engine compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL, designed for the cloud.
Amazon Aurora
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
A cloud platform offering a wide range of services like computing power, storage, and databases, enabling scalable, flexible solutions.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android Deployment
Process of distributing and installing Android applications on devices or making them available through app stores.
Android Deployment
Android Emulator
Software tool that simulates Android devices on a computer for testing and development purposes.
Android Emulator
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