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AZ-104/Acronyms/Part 11

Acronym study

AZ-104 Acronyms — Part 11 of 19

Terms 301–330 of 566 AZ-104 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.

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Term 301

Lambda environment variable

Key-value pairs that AWS Lambda makes available to your function code at runtime, used to pass configuration settings like database URLs or feature flags without hardcoding them.

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Term 302

Lambda function

A Lambda function is a piece of code that runs in the cloud without you having to manage any servers, and it only runs when you tell it to, saving you money and effort.

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Term 303

Lambda handler

A Lambda handler is the specific function in your code that AWS Lambda invokes to start processing an event, acting as the main entry point for your serverless application.

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Term 304

Lambda layer

A Lambda layer is a ZIP archive that contains libraries, custom runtimes, or other dependencies that you can use with your AWS Lambda functions.

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Term 305

Lambda memory

Lambda memory is the amount of RAM allocated to an AWS Lambda function, which also determines its CPU power and network throughput.

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Term 306

Lambda timeout

Lambda timeout is the maximum amount of time a serverless function is allowed to run before it is forcibly terminated by the cloud provider.

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Term 307

Latency routing

Latency routing is a DNS-based traffic management method that directs user requests to the server location which can provide the lowest network latency for that specific user.

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Term 308

Layer 2 switch

A Layer 2 switch is a network device that forwards data frames based on the MAC addresses found in the frame headers, operating within a single local area network segment.

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Term 309

Layer 3 switch

A network device that combines the high-speed switching of a Layer 2 switch with the routing capabilities of a router, allowing it to forward traffic based on both MAC and IP addresses.

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Term 310

Leased line

A dedicated, uncontended telecommunications circuit rented from a service provider that provides a fixed, symmetrical bandwidth connection between two locations.

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Lifecycle management

Lifecycle management is the process of overseeing data from its creation or capture through its use, maintenance, and eventual deletion or archiving.

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Term 312

Load balancer

A load balancer is a device or software that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers so no single server gets overwhelmed.

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Term 313

Local route

A local route is a routing table entry for a directly connected network interface IP address, created automatically when an IP address is assigned to that interface.

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Term 314

Locally redundant storage

Locally redundant storage (LRS) is a replication strategy that creates multiple synchronous copies of your data within a single data center in one region, protecting against local hardware failures.

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Term 315

Log Analytics workspace

A Log Analytics workspace is a unique environment in Azure Monitor where log data from various sources is collected, stored, and queried for analysis and reporting.

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Term 316

LRS

An LRS (Learning Record Store) is a system that collects, stores, and retrieves learning data from various training activities, often used to track progress in IT certification study programs.

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Term 317

MAC

MAC (Media Access Control) is a unique hardware identifier assigned to network interfaces for communication on a local network segment.

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Term 318

MAC address

A MAC address is a unique hardware identifier assigned to a network interface card that allows devices to communicate on a local network.

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Term 319

MAC address table

A MAC address table is a data structure stored in a network switch that maps each of its ports to the MAC addresses of connected devices, enabling the switch to forward frames only to the correct destination.

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Term 320

MAC filtering

MAC filtering is a security practice that allows or denies network access to devices based on their unique Media Access Control (MAC) address.

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Term 321

Maintenance window

A scheduled period during which IT systems can be taken offline for updates, patches, or repairs with minimal business disruption.

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Term 322

Malware

Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage, disrupt operations, steal data, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.

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Term 323

Malware analysis

Malware analysis is the process of examining malicious software to understand its behavior, origin, and impact, enabling defenders to detect, contain, and prevent future attacks.

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Term 324

Malware symptoms

Malware symptoms are the observable signs on a computer or network that indicate a malicious program may have infected the system, such as slow performance, unexpected pop-ups, or unusual network activity.

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Term 325

Managed disk

A managed disk is a cloud-based virtual hard drive that Azure automatically creates, manages, and scales for your virtual machines so you don't have to worry about storage infrastructure.

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Managed identity

A managed identity is an automatically managed service principal in Azure that allows your code to authenticate to any service that supports Azure AD authentication without storing credentials.

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Management group

A Management group is a container in Microsoft Azure that helps you organize and manage access, policies, and compliance across multiple Azure subscriptions.

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Term 328

Management VLAN

A Management VLAN is a dedicated virtual local area network used to secure and separate administrative access to network devices like switches and routers from regular user data traffic.

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Term 329

Meeting policy

A meeting policy is a set of rules and configurations that control how online meetings are created, joined, and conducted within a collaboration platform.

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Term 330

Messaging policy

A messaging policy is a set of rules that govern how an organization's email and instant messaging systems handle, route, secure, and retain messages to ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency.

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