Term | Definition |
cloud computing | Software, infrastructure and platform services that are hosted by a remote data center and provided to organizations over the Internet. |
database administrator | An individual who is responsible for the maintenance and security of an organization's database resources and data. |
dead link | A hyperlink that, when clicked, sends a Web site visitor to a page or resource that does not exist on the server. |
Facebook | The premier social networking site on the Web. It enables individuals to communicate individually and connect as groups using various communications tools. |
Google | The de facto standard for search engine sites. |
Help desk technician | An individual who diagnoses and resolves users' technical hardware and software problems. |
Information Technology (IT) | The management and processing of information using computers and computer networks. |
mobile application developer | An individual who develops Web sites and/or applications for mobile devices. |
mobile device repair technician | An individual who troubleshoots and repairs mobile device hardware components. |
network engineer | An individual who manages and maintains a network infrastructure. |
Ontology | The study of how a particular knowledge domain, or system, is organized. An ontology is the product of an ontological study. |
PC repair technician | An individual who installs, modifies and repairs personal computer (PC) hardware components. |
replication | The practice of copying data from one source, such as a database, to another. |
Request For Comments (RFC) | A document published by the IETF that details information about standardized Internet protocols and those in various development stages. |
scalable | The ability for a system to function well when its workload is increased or hardware is added to meet user need. |
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | The process of improving the volume and quality of traffic to a Web site by structuring content to improve search engine ranking. A specific activity of Internet marketing. |
Security analyst/consultant | An individual who examines an organization's security requirements and determines the necessary infrastructure. |
Security manager | An individual who manages the security measures used to protect electronic data. |
SEO analyst | An individual who determines the visibility of Web sites across multiple clients and search engines. |
Server administrator | An individual who manages and maintains network servers. |
smartphone | A mobile phone with advanced computing ability and Internet connectivity. Smartphones combine a mobile phone, camera, video recorder, global positioning system, touchscreen, Web browser and wireless high-speed Internet connectivity into one device. |
tablet | A powerful mobile computer similar to a smartphone, but with a larger touchscreen. Tablet computers typically do not have phone service, but are capable of high-speed Internet connections. |
twitter | A social networking and blogging site that allows individuals to communicate via short messages. |
Web application developer | An individual who develops primarily server-side Web applications. |
Web architect | An individual who creates the overview plan of a Web site's development. |
Web marketing manager | An individual who develops and implements plans to exploit the Internet for marketing and sales opportunities. |
Web site analyst | An individual who analyzes Web site statistics to determine the site's effectiveness. |
Web site designer | An individual who is responsible for the organization and appearance of a Web site. |
Web site manager | An individual who manages a Web development team. |