IT management
Learn about the core elements of IT management, including operations, tech support and personal computing, as well as terms related to IT careers, certifications and project management.
Certifications
This glossary contains definitions related to IT Certifications.
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data engineer
A data engineer is an IT professional whose primary job is to prepare data for analytical or operational uses.
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is an advanced certification that indicates that an individual possesses the knowledge and experience required to develop and manage an enterprise information security (infosec) program.
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cloud architect
A cloud architect is an IT professional who is responsible for overseeing a company's cloud computing strategy.
IT career paths
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succession planning
Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key organizational roles to ensure business continuity and leadership in the face of role transitions, departures, or unforeseen events. It is relevant to all companies, large or small, for-profit or nonprofit.
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core competencies
For any organization, its core competencies refer to the capabilities, knowledge, skills and resources that constitute its 'defining strengths.'
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data engineer
A data engineer is an IT professional whose primary job is to prepare data for analytical or operational uses.
IT Operations
Terms related to the processes and services implemented and managed by an organization’s information technology (IT) department. Topics covered include systems management, configuration management, API management and DevOps, as well as real-time performance monitoring and management.
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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service based on the open source Kubernetes system, which is available on the Microsoft Azure public cloud.
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the transfer of data from one computer system to another by standardized message formatting without the need for human intervention.
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business impact analysis (BIA)
A business impact analysis (BIA) is a systematic process to determine and evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations as a result of a disaster, accident or emergency.
Personal computing
Terms related to personal computers, including definitions about computers sold as consumer products and words and phrases about laptops, tablets and smartphones.
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interactive whiteboard
An interactive whiteboard, commonly known as a 'smartboard,' is an advanced display tool that operates interactively, either directly or through other devices, serving as a technological advancement over traditional whiteboards.
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virtual reality
Virtual reality, or VR, is a simulated three-dimensional (3D) environment that lets users explore and interact with a virtual surrounding in a way that approximates reality, as it's perceived through the users' senses.
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Twitter
Twitter is a free social networking site where users broadcast short posts known as tweets.
Project management
Terms related to project management, including definitions about project management methodologies and tools.
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DevOps Dojo
A DevOps Dojo is a place where DevOps team members go for hands-on training.
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broken windows theory
The broken windows theory posits that visible signs of disorder and neglect in an environment encourage further disorder and misconduct among those who live in it.
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project scope
Project scope is the part of project planning that involves determining and documenting a list of specific project goals, deliverables, tasks, costs and deadlines.
Technical support
Terms related to computer fundamentals, including computer hardware definitions and words and phrases about software, operating systems, peripherals and troubleshooting.
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data set
A data set, also spelled 'dataset,' is a collection of related data that's usually organized in a standardized format.
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information
Information is the output that results from analyzing, contextualizing, structuring, interpreting or in other ways processing data.
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webmaster
A webmaster is someone who creates and manages the content and organization of a website, manages the computer server and technical programming aspects of a website, or does both.