Microsoft - Windows

This glossary contains terms related to Microsoft software for operating systems, e-mail, collaboration, backup and recovery, server hardware, storage management, infrastructure security and server virtualization.

MAPI over HTTP (Messaging Application Programming Interface over HTTP) - MAPI over HTTP is the default transport protocol to connect clients to Microsoft Exchange and Exchange Online.
MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) - An MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) is a credential that proves that an individual has a complete set of skills required to perform a particular IT job role, such as enterprise or virtualization administrator.

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virtual network functions (VNFs)
Virtual network functions (VNFs) are virtualized tasks formerly carried out by proprietary, dedicated hardware.
network functions virtualization (NFV)
Network functions virtualization (NFV) is a network architecture model designed to virtualize network services that have ...
overlay network
An overlay network is a virtual or logical network that is created on top of an existing physical network.

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X.509 certificate
An X.509 certificate is a digital certificate that uses the widely accepted international X.509 public key infrastructure (PKI) ...
directory traversal
Directory traversal is a type of HTTP exploit in which a hacker uses the software on a web server to access data in a directory ...
malware
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server.

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data latency
Data latency is the time it takes for data packets to be stored or retrieved. In business intelligence (BI), data latency is how ...
chief data officer (CDO)
A chief data officer (CDO) in many organizations is a C-level executive whose position has evolved into a range of strategic data...
information technology (IT) director
An information technology (IT) director is the person in charge of technology within an organization. IT directors manage ...

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performance and accountability reporting (PAR)
Performance and accountability reporting (PAR) is the process of compiling and documenting factors that quantify an ...
chief human resources officer (CHRO)
Chief human resources officer (CHRO) is a top-level management executive in charge of an organization's employees.
talent management
Talent management is a process used by companies to optimize how they recruit, train and retain employees.

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implementation
Implementation is the execution or practice of a plan, a method or any design, idea, model, specification, standard or policy for...
first call resolution (FCR)
First call resolution (FCR) is when customer service agents properly address a customer's needs the first time they call.
customer intelligence (CI)
Customer intelligence (CI) is the process of collecting and analyzing detailed customer data from internal and external sources ...

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