Term 631
S3 versioning
S3 versioning is an Amazon S3 feature that keeps multiple versions of an object in a bucket, so you can recover from accidental deletion or overwrite.
Acronym study
Terms 631–660 of 826 220-1201 acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.
Term 631
S3 versioning is an Amazon S3 feature that keeps multiple versions of an object in a bucket, so you can recover from accidental deletion or overwrite.
Term 632
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud computing model where you use software over the internet without installing it on your own computer.
Term 633
Safe Mode is a diagnostic startup mode in operating systems that loads only essential drivers and services, allowing users to troubleshoot and fix problems caused by non-critical software or hardware.
Term 634
A safety data sheet (SDS) is a document that lists the hazards, handling, storage, and emergency procedures for a chemical substance, required in workplaces including IT environments.
Term 635
Same-Region Replication is the automatic, asynchronous copying of data between storage systems within the same geographic region to provide durability and availability.
Term 636
A sandbox is an isolated environment where you can run software or test code without affecting the rest of your system.
Term 637
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a high-speed data transfer technology used to connect hard drives and SSDs in servers and enterprise storage systems.
Term 638
SATA (Serial ATA) is an interface standard used to connect storage devices like hard drives and solid-state drives to a computer's motherboard.
Term 639
Satellite internet is a type of internet connection that uses satellites orbiting the Earth to send and receive data, allowing users in remote or rural areas to get online.
Term 640
A scanner is a device that captures physical documents or images and converts them into digital data for computer storage, editing, or transmission.
Term 641
SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is a network protocol used to securely transfer files between computers over an encrypted SSH connection.
Term 642
A security feature that prevents unauthorized access to a mobile device by requiring a specific action or credential to unlock the screen.
Term 643
Screen replacement is the process of removing a damaged or defective display from a mobile device and installing a new, working screen.
Term 644
A screened subnet is a network architecture that places a buffer network, often called a DMZ, between an internal trusted network and an external untrusted network, using two firewalls to control traffic.
Term 645
SD-WAN is a software-defined approach to managing wide-area networks that improves performance, lowers cost, and simplifies connectivity between branch offices and data centers.
Term 646
SDS (Software-Defined Storage) is a storage architecture that separates storage software from underlying hardware, allowing centralized management and flexible allocation of storage resources.
Term 647
AWS Secrets Manager is a fully managed service that helps you protect access to your applications, services, and IT resources by securely storing, rotating, and controlling access to secrets like database passwords, API keys, and credentials.
Term 648
Secure Boot is a security feature that ensures a device starts up using only trusted software that is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Term 649
Secure Digital (SD) is a small, removable flash memory card used to store data in devices like cameras, smartphones, and laptops.
Term 650
Secure disposal is the process of permanently destroying or sanitizing data storage media so that the data cannot be recovered or reconstructed by any means.
Term 651
A secure web gateway (SWG) is a security solution that protects users and organizations from web-based threats by filtering internet traffic, enforcing security policies, and blocking access to malicious or unauthorized websites.
Term 652
A security group is a virtual firewall that controls inbound and outbound traffic to AWS resources, such as EC2 instances, based on defined rules.
Term 653
A security update is a software patch released to fix a vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers to compromise a system.
Term 654
A segment is a division of a larger network, such as a collision domain, broadcast domain, or a portion of a TCP data stream, used to organize traffic and improve performance.
Term 655
Self-monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) is a monitoring system built into hard drives and solid-state drives that detects and reports on various indicators of drive reliability to predict potential failures before they occur.
Term 656
Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email authentication method that prevents spammers from sending emails that appear to come from your domain by listing which servers are allowed to send email for that domain.
Term 657
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) is a computer bus interface used to connect storage devices like hard drives and solid-state drives to a computer's motherboard.
Term 658
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a fast, reliable interface used to connect and transfer data between hard drives or SSDs and a computer system, commonly found in enterprise servers.
Term 659
A 9-pin D-shaped connector used for serial communication between devices like computers, modems, and networking equipment.
Term 660
A service endpoint is a specific network address (URL or IP/port) that client applications use to access the functionality or data of a cloud or web service.