Fault Injection Testing
A testing technique used to determine the robustness of software by deliberately introducing faults to test if a system can withstand and manage faulty conditions.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Testing
Fault Isolation
The process of identifying and isolating faults within a system to ensure that they do not affect other components of the system. This is crucial in maintaining the overall system's reliability and availability.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Security
Fault Isolation Manual
A document or digital tool used to identify and rectify faults within complex systems, often found in IT and telecommunications.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Troubleshooting
Fault Management
The process of detecting, isolating, diagnosing, and correcting faults in a network or system.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, System Administration
Fault Tolerance
The ability of a system to continue operating without interruption when one or more of its components fail.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Security
Fault Tolerance Techniques
Methods and procedures used to enable a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components. These techniques can include redundancy, error checking, and failover processes.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Security
Fault Tolerant Design
The design and implementation of a system or component to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components. Fault tolerance is critical in high-availability or life-critical systems.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Hardware, Security
FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
A computer network technology that encapsulates Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet networks. This allows Fibre Channel to use 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks (or higher speeds) while preserving the Fibre Channel protocol.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
FCoIP (Fibre Channel over IP)
A technology that enables the transmission of Fibre Channel traffic over IP networks, facilitating the connection of geographically dispersed SANs (Storage Area Networks). It allows for data management and storage resources to be extended over long distances.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Storage
FDM (Frequency-Division Multiplexing)
Similar to Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) previously mentioned, it's a process of transmitting multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path, such as a cable or wireless system, by using different frequencies for each signal.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Telecommunications
Feature Branch
A branching model used in version control where a developer creates a branch for a specific feature or task to keep it separate from the main codebase until it is ready to be merged. This practice facilitates isolated development and easier code review.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
Feature Branch Workflow
A version control strategy where developers create branches for each new feature or fix before merging them back into the main branch upon completion. This workflow facilitates parallel development while minimizing conflicts in the codebase.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
Feature Creep
The tendency for product or project requirements to increase during development beyond those originally foreseen, often leading to delays and budget overruns. It can result from both external demands and internal desires to add more features to the product.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Management
Feature Detection
In web development, a technique for determining whether a browser supports a particular feature, allowing developers to tailor experiences based on the capabilities of the user's browser. In machine learning, it refers to identifying features in data that are relevant to a task.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, AI
Feature Encoding
The process of converting categorical data into numerical form so that it can be provided to machine learning models for training.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, Machine Learning
Feature Engineering
The process of selecting, modifying, and creating new features from raw data to improve the performance of machine learning models.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, Machine Learning
Feature Extraction
In machine learning and pattern recognition, the process of transforming raw data into a set of features that can be effectively used in a predictive model. It is a critical step in the preprocessing of data for machine learning algorithms.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, Machine Learning
Feature Flag
A technique in software development that involves incorporating a toggle, or a flag, to enable or disable feature functionality without deploying new code. This allows developers to test new features and roll them out gradually.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
Feature Phone
A class of mobile phones that retains the form factor of earlier-generation phones, with physical buttons and a basic display, but with extra features such as a camera and internet capabilities.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Mobile Technology
Feature Toggle
A technique in software development that allows developers to enable or disable features without changing the code. This is useful for A/B testing, canary releases, or gradually rolling out features to users.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
FEC (Forward Error Correction)
A system of error control for data transmission, whereby the sender adds redundant data to its messages. This allows the receiver to detect and correct errors (within some limit) without the need to ask the sender for additional data.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
Federated Analytics
An approach to data analysis that allows for the aggregation of insights from distributed datasets without moving the data itself, preserving privacy and security.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Science, Privacy
Federated Cloud
A model of cloud computing where multiple cloud services are accessible through a common platform, enabling interoperability and data portability across different cloud providers. Federated clouds facilitate the integration and management of services across diverse cloud environments.
You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing
Federated Database
A type of virtual database management system that allows users to access and manipulate data from multiple databases as if it were a single database. This approach can simplify querying and transactions across diverse data sources.
You will find this term commonly used in Databases, Data Management
Federated Identity Management
A system of governance and management of multiple identity verification and authentication systems across organizational and technological boundaries. It enables users to access services across different domains with a single identity.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Cloud Computing
Federated Learning
A machine learning approach that trains an algorithm across multiple decentralized devices or servers holding local data samples, without exchanging them. This approach is beneficial for privacy preservation and reducing the need for data transfer.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, Privacy
Federated Query
A type of database query that can access and return data from multiple databases or sources as if they were a single entity.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Management, Database Design
Federated Search
The ability to search for information across multiple databases or systems from a single query interface.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Data Management
Federated Search Architecture
An information retrieval technology that allows the simultaneous search of multiple searchable resources from a single query interface.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Management, Web Technologies
Federation (in IT)
The act of linking together several separate IT systems, databases, or applications to allow them to share and exchange information. It is often used in identity management to enable single sign-on (SSO) across different systems.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Security
Federation Services
In a distributed computing environment, federation services enable different IT systems, organizations, or domains to share identity, authentication, and authorization procedures and data. This allows users to access multiple systems with a single set of credentials.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Cloud Computing
Feedback Control System
A system that adjusts its performance based on feedback from the system output. Feedback control systems are used in various applications, including industrial control, robotics, and adaptive algorithms in software and hardware.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, Robotics
Feedback Loop
A process in which the outputs of a system are circled back and used as inputs. This concept is fundamental in adaptive systems, including control systems, cybernetics, and various branches of artificial intelligence.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, General IT
Feedback Suppression
Techniques used in digital signal processing to reduce or eliminate feedback (e.g., echo) in audio systems or telecommunications.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Audio Engineering
Feedback Systems
Systems designed to adjust their own operation or behavior based on feedback they receive from external inputs or from their own performance.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Cybersecurity
Femtocell
A small, low-power cellular base station typically used to improve mobile network reception inside a home or small business area.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
Fetch API
A modern interface in JavaScript used for accessing and manipulating parts of the HTTP pipeline, such as requests and responses. It provides a more powerful and flexible feature set compared to older techniques like XMLHttpRequest.
You will find this term commonly used in Web Development
Fiber Channel
A high-speed network technology primarily used for computer data storage networking.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Storage
Fiber Optic Cable
A cable made of glass fibers that transmit data as pulses of light. Fiber optic cables have a higher bandwidth and can transmit data over longer distances than traditional metal cables, making them ideal for high-speed data communications.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
Fiber Optics
A technology that uses glass (or plastic) threads (fibers) to transmit data. Fiber optics has a major advantage over metal cables in that they are less susceptible to interference and can carry data over longer distances without significant loss.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
A technology that delivers communication signal over optical fiber directly to the home or business, offering high-speed internet access.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
Fiber To The X (FTTx)
A generic term for any broadband network architecture that uses optical fiber to provide all or part of the local loop used for last-mile telecommunications.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Telecommunications
Fibre Channel
A high-speed network technology primarily used for storage networking. Fibre Channel is most often used to connect computer data storage to servers in storage area networks (SANs).
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Storage
Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP)
A tunneling protocol used to connect geographically distributed Fibre Channel SANs (Storage Area Networks) over IP networks.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Storage
Fibre Channel Protocol
A high-speed data transfer protocol typically used in storage area networks (SANs) to connect data storage facilities with data servers. It is known for its high throughput and reliability in handling data storage communications.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Storage
FIDO (Fast Identity Online)
A set of technology-agnostic security specifications for strong authentication. FIDO is aimed at reducing the reliance on passwords to authenticate users.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Cybersecurity
FIDO2 (Fast Identity Online 2)
The latest set of specifications for strong authentication from the FIDO Alliance. FIDO2 enables users to leverage common devices to easily authenticate to online services in both mobile and desktop environments.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Cybersecurity
Field Service Management
The management of resources employed at or en route to the property of clients, rather than on company property. It involves scheduling service orders, dispatching agents, and tracking vehicle locations and job status.
You will find this term commonly used in Business, IT Management
Field Test
The process of testing an electronic device in the conditions under which it will be used, as opposed to laboratory or controlled tests. This is crucial for understanding how a product performs in real-world scenarios.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Hardware
Field-Effect Transistor (FET)
A type of transistor commonly used in digital circuits, which controls the flow of electricity by applying voltage to a gate.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Electronics
