Network, Cloud, Virtualization Flashcards
Cloud Computing
Accessing remote servers to store files or run applications for you
Hypervisor
Software that allows multiple operating system to share the same host.
Also called Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
Embedded System
Computer system that other systems depend on to complete processes.
Internet Appliance
Network device designed to ease internet access
ISP
Internet Service Provider
IDS
Intrusion Detection System
Monitors network traffic for suspicious activity.
Passive - logs activity and alerts admin.
IPS
Intrusion Prevention System
Monitors network traffic for suspicious activity. Active - takes steps to fend off attack
Measured Service
Cloud provider meter clients’ usage and charges for services used
On-demand Self-service
Cloud clients can obtain additional resources w/o cloud provider intervention
PaaS
Platform as a Service
Cloud service with infrastructure and software development tools like run time environments.
Saas
Software as a Service
Cloud service that manages software and its deployment.
Bare Metal Hypervisor
Type 1
Acts as OS and provides virtualization of other OSs using the same computer.
Type 2 Hypervisor
Sits on existing OS
Provides virtualization of other OSs using the same computer.
UTM
Unified Threat Management
hardware that combines firewall, IPS, and anti-malware into one central management piont.
Zone File
Configuration file on DNS server.
