Term 1171
VNet
A virtual private network inside a cloud provider that lets you securely connect and isolate your cloud resources.
Acronym study
Terms 1171–1200 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 1171
A virtual private network inside a cloud provider that lets you securely connect and isolate your cloud resources.
Term 1172
In Kubernetes, a volume is a storage resource that outlives the pod it belongs to, enabling data to persist across container restarts and be shared between containers in the same pod.
Term 1173
A VPC endpoint is a private connection that allows resources inside a Virtual Private Cloud to access supported AWS services or external networks without going over the public internet.
Term 1174
A feature that captures information about the IP traffic going to and from network interfaces in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).
Term 1175
VPC Service Controls is a Google Cloud security feature that protects the data of managed services by defining perimeters that prevent data exfiltration and unauthorized access across public networks.
Term 1176
VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) is a network protocol that automatically assigns a virtual IP address to a group of routers to ensure that if one router fails, another can take over seamlessly, keeping devices on the network connected.
Term 1177
VTP (VLAN Trunk Protocol) is a Cisco proprietary protocol that manages the addition, deletion, and renaming of VLANs across a switched network.
Term 1178
A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, network, or software that could be exploited by a threat to cause harm or unauthorized access.
Term 1179
Vulnerability management is the continuous process of identifying, classifying, prioritizing, and remediating security weaknesses in an organization's IT environment.
Term 1180
A vulnerability scan is an automated process that checks systems, networks, and applications for known security weaknesses or misconfigurations.
Term 1181
A vulnerability scanner is an automated tool that identifies security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications by comparing their configurations and software versions against known vulnerability databases.
Term 1182
Vulnerability scanning is an automated process that identifies security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications by comparing them against known vulnerability databases.
Term 1183
A WAP is a networking device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi standards.
Term 1184
A disaster recovery configuration where a secondary system runs in a reduced power state and receives regular updates, ready to take over within minutes if the primary fails.
Term 1185
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security tool that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP traffic to and from a web application to protect it from common attacks.
Term 1186
A web application scan is an automated security test that examines a web application for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
Term 1187
A WebSocket API is a programming interface that enables real-time, two-way communication between a client (like a web browser) and a server over a single, persistent TCP connection.
Term 1188
Weighted routing is a traffic management technique that distributes network requests across multiple servers or paths according to assigned numerical weights, allowing for controlled, uneven load distribution.
Term 1189
A set of best practices and design principles for building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient cloud infrastructure.
Term 1190
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an outdated wireless security protocol that encrypts data using the RC4 cipher and a static key, but is easily broken.
Term 1191
WHOIS lookup is a query and response protocol used to search databases that store the registration information of domain names and IP address blocks.
Term 1192
A network security feature designed to simplify the process of connecting devices to a Wi-Fi network by using a push button or PIN instead of entering the full password.
Term 1193
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
Term 1194
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, featuring a redesigned interface, enhanced security requirements, and productivity tools designed for modern hardware and hybrid work environments.
Term 1195
Windows 365 is a cloud-based service from Microsoft that streams a full Windows operating system, including apps and data, to any device, allowing you to use a personal Windows desktop from anywhere.
Term 1196
Windows Autopatch is a Microsoft cloud service that automatically applies Windows and Microsoft 365 app updates to enrolled devices, reducing the manual effort needed for patch management.
Term 1197
Windows Defender is a built-in antimalware and security tool in Microsoft Windows that protects your computer from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software without needing to install anything extra.
Term 1198
Windows Defender Firewall is a built-in security feature in Microsoft Windows that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Term 1199
Windows Update for Business is a set of policies and settings that IT administrators use to manage and control how Windows devices receive updates from Microsoft, allowing for staged rollouts and deferrals while ensuring security patches are applied.
Term 1200
WinRM is Microsoft's implementation of WS-Management, enabling secure remote management of Windows systems over HTTP/HTTPS.