Evocative's Data Center Glossary
Expert Insights on Common Data Center Terminology and Concepts
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A
How servers, storage, networking, racks, and other resources in a data center are placed and connected.
A physical server that runs a single operating system and does not have any virtualization layer.
Method for a direct and secure connection to public cloud providers for fast communication.
A type of shared data center where customers rent space for their servers and other hardware from a provider who supplies power, cooling, and connectivity.
A private connection between your environment and other network providers, clouds, content, or application providers in the same ecosystem.
D
The set of tasks and activities handled by an organization for the day-to-day requirements of operating.
The foundation of digital operations, comprised of compute, storage, and networking.
E
The foundation of digital operations, comprised of compute, storage, and networking.
H
A combination of on-premises data centers, private clouds, and/or public clouds.
I
A cloud computing service model that allows businesses to lease IT infrastructure from a third-party provider.
The difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and how businesses can benefit from each model.
A physical or virtual link between two or more separate networks.
M
The act of moving data and applications between data centers or clouds.
N
Providing resiliency by adding one more component (e.g. for power or cooling) than is needed to run a data center at full capacity.
S
A contractual agreement between a service provider and a customer that outlines the expected level of service.
In a data center, this means using energy-efficient materials and technologies or renewable power sources to decrease environmental impact.