Glossary reference

Cloud Computing glossary

A neutral KnowledgeAtlas glossary reference for Cloud Computing.

How to use this glossary

This glossary introduces working vocabulary used in cloud computing. Definitions are intentionally concise and should be read with the linked full articles, where context, trade-offs, and limitations are explained.

Architecture

In cloud computing, architecture describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Asset

In cloud computing, asset describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Boundary

In cloud computing, boundary describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Component

In cloud computing, component describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Dependency

In cloud computing, dependency describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Framework

In cloud computing, framework describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Interface

In cloud computing, interface describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Iteration

In cloud computing, iteration describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Lifecycle

In cloud computing, lifecycle describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Model

In cloud computing, model describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Pipeline

In cloud computing, pipeline describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Protocol

In cloud computing, protocol describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Repository

In cloud computing, repository describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Runtime

In cloud computing, runtime describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

Validation

In cloud computing, validation describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.

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