Computer Glossary
A glossary of computer terms used today.
| Term |
Description | Images |
| 3D Printing | A printer that is connected to a computer and prints three dimensional objects based on the design specifications coming in from a computer. | |
| AD | Active Directory is a network database and manages communication between the user and network domains. | |
| Access Point |
A wireless router or a device that connects to a wireless router to allow computers connect to the network. | |
| Badges | A new online standard to recognize and verify learning. It is a symbol that you receive to indicate accomplishment, skill, quality or interest. | |
| Dashboard | An easy to read, real-time interface that includes a graphical presentation of the current status (snap shot) of an organization. Dashboards help users within an organization to get a quick view of performance to facilitate decision making. | |
| Hot Spot |
In the field of IT, these are places with wireless network connectivity. | |
| MDM |
Mobile Device Management. The software allows Information Technology departments to dmanage, provision, monitor compliance and support mobile devices within an organization. | |
| BYOD | Bring Your Own Device is one of the newest trends, where employees can bring their personal equipment to the workplace and perform work on their personal device. | |
| Thin Clients |
Thin Clients typically lack hard drive and access software and data from a server. All thin clients must have a network connection to connect to the server | |
| DaaS |
Desktop as a Service | |
| Big Data |
Refers to large amount of data that spans over several storage devices and cannot be processed by a traditional database software. Example: Google Search Index, Facebook User List. | |
| VDI |
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure refers to the process of hosting full or parts of the desktop operating system and applications on a remote server. | |
| Virtual Server |
Virtual servers are not dedicated and share resources with other virtual servers. Many virtual servers reside on a single physical server leading to better cost and energy saving. | |
| VPN | Allows a user to connect to our institution's network across a public network, such as, Internet as if you are directly connected to the institution's network. |
