Term 571
Kusto Query Language
Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a read-only, high-performance query language used to analyze large datasets, especially for log monitoring, security investigations, and operational analytics in Microsoft Azure.
Acronym study
Terms 571–600 of 1222 SK0-005 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 571
Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a read-only, high-performance query language used to analyze large datasets, especially for log monitoring, security investigations, and operational analytics in Microsoft Azure.
Term 572
L2 Security Features are network security mechanisms that operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model to protect local network traffic from threats like MAC spoofing, ARP attacks, and unauthorized access.
Term 573
A label is a piece of metadata attached to data, objects, or resources to identify, classify, or describe them for easier management and retrieval.
Term 574
Labels are descriptive text or tags attached to IT resources to organize, identify, and manage them based on attributes like purpose, environment, or owner.
Term 575
LACP is a protocol that automatically combines multiple physical network links into a single logical link to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
Term 576
Latency is the time delay between a request being sent over a network and the response being received, often measured in milliseconds.
Term 577
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.
Term 578
A launch configuration is a template that specifies the settings for creating a group of identical virtual servers, such as instance type, AMI, security groups, and storage, used in auto-scaling setups.
Term 579
A launch template is a configuration blueprint that defines the settings for creating cloud computing instances, such as virtual machines, including the machine image, instance type, and network settings.
Term 580
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.
Term 581
LDAP Enumeration is the process of querying a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol server to gather information about users, groups, computers, and other network resources in an organization.
Term 582
LDAPS is a secure version of LDAP that encrypts all directory service communications using SSL or TLS.
Term 583
LDAPS encrypts LDAP traffic using SSL/TLS to secure directory queries and authentication over a network.
Term 584
Legal compliance is the process of ensuring that an organization's IT systems, data handling, and business practices follow all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Term 585
Liability in IT refers to the legal and financial responsibility an organization or individual bears for data breaches, security failures, or compliance violations arising from inadequate planning and scoping of systems and processes.
Term 586
License assignment is the process of linking a purchased software license to a specific user or device so that they are authorized to use the software.
Term 587
Lifecycle management is the process of overseeing data from its creation or capture through its use, maintenance, and eventual deletion or archiving.
Term 588
Likelihood is the estimated probability that a specific threat will exploit a vulnerability, causing harm to an IT asset or system.
Term 589
A link-local address is a network address that is automatically assigned to a device for communication only within a single network segment, without needing a router or external server.
Term 590
A linked service is a connection definition in Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse that tells the service how to connect to an external data source or compute resource.
Term 591
Liquid cooling is a method of removing heat from computer components by circulating a liquid coolant through a closed loop system instead of using air-based fans alone.
Term 592
Living off the land is an attack technique where cybercriminals use the legitimate tools and software already installed on a computer system to carry out malicious activities, making them harder to detect.
Term 593
A load balancer is a device or software that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers so no single server gets overwhelmed.
Term 594
Log management is the process of collecting, storing, analyzing, and disposing of log data generated by computer systems, networks, and applications to ensure security, compliance, and operational health.
Term 595
Log retention is the practice of storing log data for a defined period to meet security, compliance, and operational needs.
Term 596
A log source is any system, device, or application that generates and records event data, such as timestamps and activities, for monitoring and security analysis.
Term 597
Long polling is a technique where a client requests data from a server, and the server holds the request open until new data is available or a timeout occurs, then sends a response and the client immediately reconnects.
Term 598
A loopback plug is a small device used to test network ports by sending a signal out and immediately receiving it back, verifying that the port is working without needing another device.
Term 599
MAB Authentication is a network access control method that grants or denies device access to a network by checking the device's MAC address against a list of approved addresses.
Term 600
MAC (Media Access Control) is a unique hardware identifier assigned to network interfaces for communication on a local network segment.