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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a wide-ranging branch of computer science concerned with...
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Hypervisor

A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine motor or virtualizer, is...
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SQL

What is SQL? SQL is a standardized query language for requesting information from...
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Authentication

Authentication refers to the process of identifying an individual, usually based on...
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol developed by Netscape for providing...
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Endpoint Detection and Response...

Endpoint Detection and Response, or EDR, is a form of technology that...
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Study Guide

Networking Vangie Beal - 0
Companies and organizations will use a VPN to communicate confidentially over a public network and to send voice, video or data. ...

Computer Architecture Study Guide

Computers Vangie Beal - 0
Computer architecture provides an introduction to system design basics for most computer science students. This computer architecture study guide describes the...

Network Fundamentals Study Guide

Networking Vangie Beal - 0
Networking fundamentals teaches the building blocks of modern network design. Learn different types of networks, concepts, architecture and design. Networking fundamentals teaches computer science students...

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Capacity Planning

Capacity planning is a process that helps organizations determine the resources needed...
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Defense Advanced Research Projects...

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a research and development...
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XiaoBa Ransomware

XiaoBa is a type of file-encrypting ransomware that runs on Windows and...
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Multimedia Terms

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FPS (Frames Per Second)

What is FPS (Frames Per Second)? 1. Short for frames per second, fps...
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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Optical image stabilization (OIS) is a camera component that compensates in real-time...
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Communications

Common Intermediate Format

(n.) A video format used in videoconferencing systems that easily supports both...
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Software Terms

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ALM

Application lifecycle management (ALM) refers to the capability to integrate, coordinate and...
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Remote Working Software

Remote working software is software that enables workers outside of a main...
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Marketing Automation Software

Marketing automation software is an advanced platform designed to help marketers plan...
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Capacity Planning

Definitions Amanda Scheldt - 0
Capacity planning is a process that helps organizations determine the resources needed to meet the demand of consumers. It is a vital component of...

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Applications Lucas Ledbetter - 0
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a research and development agency of the United States Department of Defense (DOD). The agency stands...

XiaoBa Ransomware

Definitions Siji Roy - 0
XiaoBa is a type of file-encrypting ransomware that runs on Windows and encodes victims’ files using RSA and AES algorithms. After successfully encoding the...

Team Management Software

Collaboration Aminu Abdullahi - 0
Team management software is a type of organizational software that supports remote team management. These tools enable users to assign tasks, track progress, measure...

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