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Autonomous Data Platforms

Data management platforms that use AI and machine learning to automate data curation, integration, optimization, and governance, aiming to reduce manual data management tasks and improve data quality and accessibility.

Commonly used in Data Management, AI

Autonomous Database

An Autonomous Database is a cloud database that uses machine learning to automate database tuning, security, backups, updates, and other routine management tasks, significantly reducing the need for manual database administration.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing, Databases

Autonomous Decision-Making Systems

Systems capable of making independent decisions based on data analysis and predefined criteria without human intervention, often used in contexts such as autonomous vehicles, trading systems, and smart grid management.

Commonly used in AI, Decision Support Systems

Autonomous IT Operations

The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to automate the monitoring, management, and maintenance of IT infrastructure and operations, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and predict issues before they impact services.

Commonly used in IT Management, AI

Autonomous Networking

Autonomous Networking refers to the use of AI and machine learning in network management, allowing networks to automatically configure, optimize, and repair themselves without human intervention.

Commonly used in Networking, AI

Autonomous Robotic Systems

Robots that can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance.

Commonly used in Robotics, AI

Autonomous System (AS)

An Autonomous System is a collection of connected Internet Protocol (IP) routing prefixes under the control of one or more network operators that presents a common, clearly defined routing policy to the Internet.

Commonly used in Networking

Autonomous Systems (AS)

An Autonomous System (AS) is a collection of connected IP routing prefixes under the control of one or more network operators that presents a common routing policy to the internet, crucial for the global routing system.

Commonly used in Networking, Internet Technology

Availability

In IT, availability refers to the degree to which a system, component, or service is operational and accessible when required for use, often considered a critical component of system reliability.

Commonly used in General IT, Security

Availability Management

Availability Management is an IT service management process focused on ensuring IT services are available as agreed upon in service level agreements (SLAs), addressing the reliability and maintainability of IT services.

Commonly used in IT Management, IT Service Management

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

AWS is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon that offers a mix of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and packaged software as a service (SaaS) offerings.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Provides an overall understanding of AWS Cloud platform, irrespective of specific technical roles. It covers basic AWS Cloud architectural principles, value proposition, key services, security and compliance aspects, and billing and pricing models.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Validates expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on the AWS platform.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing, DevOps

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Validates expertise in securing data and workloads in the AWS cloud environment.

Commonly used in Cloud Security

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Demonstrates expertise in designing distributed systems on AWS.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing

Axelos

Best known for ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) certifications in IT service management, as well as certifications in project management methodologies like PRINCE2.

Commonly used in IT Service Management, Project Management

Azure

Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing service, provides a wide range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking, enabling businesses to build, deploy, and manage applications.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing

Azure Functions

Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that lets you run event-triggered code without having to explicitly provision or manage infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on the application logic.

Commonly used in Cloud Computing