Glossary of Terms for Understanding Technology
Glossary
There are currently 13 glossary in this directory beginning with the letter D.
Data
refers to the information (text, pictures, audio etc) that you create or share on a computer, as opposed to the programs that manipulate the data.
DDoS attack
A distributed denial-of-service attack that floods a server or network with so much traffic that it becomes unavailable to legitimate users.
Debugging
is the process of identifying and fixing errors or defects in a computer program or software system. When a program doesn't work as intended, debugging is used to diagnose and correct the issues that cause the program to behave incorrectly or unexpectedly.
Deployment
Refers to the process of making a software application or system available for use in a specific environment. It involves taking the code that has been developed, tested, and optimized, and installing or running it on the target platform or server where end-users can access and utilize the software.
Device
A physical object that is used to interact with a computer system, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer.
Domain
refers to a human-readable address that serves as a unique identifier for a specific location on the internet. It is used to access websites and other resources hosted on the World Wide Web.
DOS
Disk Operating System. The original system used for PCs, where you typed in commands instead of pointing and clicking.
DoS attack
A denial-of-service attack that floods a server or network with so much traffic that it becomes unavailable to legitimate users.