Multi-Cloud

Hybrid Cloud

An IT architecture combining on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud services.

Cloud Security

The set of policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure.

Identity and Access Management

A framework for managing digital identities and controlling user access to resources and systems.

Single Sign-On

An authentication scheme allowing users to log in once and gain access to multiple related systems.

OAuth

An open standard for token-based authentication and authorisation on the internet.

Cloud Database

A database service built, deployed, and accessed through a cloud platform, offering scalability and managed operations.

Reserved Instance

A cloud pricing model where users commit to a specific resource configuration for a term in exchange for discounted rates.

Cloud Governance

The policies, procedures, and tools for managing cloud resource usage, security, compliance, and costs.

Multi-Tenancy

A software architecture where a single instance serves multiple customers, with each tenant's data isolated and invisible to others.

Cloud Bursting

A configuration where an application runs in a private cloud and bursts into a public cloud when demand spikes.

Cloud-Native Database

A database designed from the ground up to operate in cloud environments with automatic scaling and high availability.

Serverless Database

A database service that automatically provisions, scales, and manages infrastructure on demand without manual server management.

An isolated location within a cloud region with independent power, cooling, and networking for high availability.

An open-source infrastructure as code tool for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure safely and efficiently.

A cloud computing model that enables the replication and recovery of infrastructure and data in the cloud.

An approach that distributes workloads across multiple cloud providers to avoid vendor lock-in, optimise costs, meet regulatory requirements, and improve resilience.

The automated arrangement, coordination, and management of complex cloud computing systems and services.

A cloud service where the provider handles infrastructure management, maintenance, updates, and monitoring.

Application Programming Interface — a set of protocols and tools for building and integrating software applications.

A query language for APIs that lets clients request exactly the data they need in a single request.

Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, involving resource allocation and competitive positioning.

Lock-In

A situation where a customer is dependent on a vendor for products and services and cannot easily switch.