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Cloud Storage Glossary

Complete Cloud Computing Dictionary

Terminology reference for cloud and file storage—use with the What is Cloud Storage? guide and Drive+ module guide for architecture, sync, and security on T1U.

Found 46 term(s)

A

A

API (Application Programming Interface)

Technical

A set of protocols and tools that allow different software applications to communicate and interact with cloud storage services programmatically.

Availability Zone

Services

Isolated data centers within a region used for resilience—multi-AZ designs reduce correlated failures for critical files.

B

B

Backup

Storage

The process of creating copies of data and storing them in a separate location to protect against data loss due to hardware failures, corruption, or other disasters.

Bandwidth

Technical

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given period, typically measured in bits per second (bps) or its multiples.

C

C

CDN (Content Delivery Network)

Services

A distributed network of servers that deliver web content and services to users based on their geographic location to improve performance and reduce latency.

Cold Storage

Storage

Lower-cost storage classes for infrequently accessed data with higher retrieval latency—ideal for archives and compliance retention.

Collaboration Workspace

Storage

Shared folders or spaces where teams co-author, comment, and approve files with audit trails—aligned with Drive+ on T1U.

Compliance

Security

Adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to business operations, particularly important for data storage and security.

D

D

Data Archiving

Storage

The process of moving data that is no longer actively used to a separate storage system for long-term retention and compliance purposes.

Data Deduplication

Technical

Techniques that store unique data blocks once and reference them many times, reducing footprint for repetitive files and backups.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Security

Security strategies and tools designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, or transmission of sensitive data.

Delta Sync

Technical

Transfers only changed portions of files after the first upload, saving bandwidth for large documents and media.

Disaster Recovery

Storage

The process of restoring access and functionality to IT infrastructure after a natural or human-induced disaster.

Drive+ Sync Client

Technical

Desktop or mobile agent that keeps local folders aligned with cloud storage, resolving conflicts and preserving offline edits.

E

E

Edge Caching

Services

Placing files closer to users at edge nodes (often paired with CDN) to improve load times for globally distributed teams.

Encryption

Security

The process of converting data into a coded format that can only be accessed by authorized users with the correct decryption key, protecting data from unauthorized access.

F

F

File Locking / Checkout

Storage

Prevents concurrent edits to the same document by granting exclusive edit rights to one user session—useful for proposals and finance models.

H

H

Hot / Warm Tier

Storage

Performance-oriented storage classes for frequently accessed files with low latency, balanced against higher per-GB cost.

Hybrid Cloud

Services

A computing environment that combines public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between them for greater flexibility and optimization.

I

I

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

Services

A cloud computing service model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including servers, storage, and networking.

IAM (Identity & Access Management)

Security

Policies and controls that manage who can access which folders or objects, often via roles, groups, and least-privilege rules.

K

K

KMS (Key Management Service)

Security

Central service for creating, rotating, and auditing cryptographic keys used to encrypt files and object metadata.

L

L

Latency

Technical

The time delay between a request for data and the delivery of that data, typically measured in milliseconds (ms).

M

M

Metadata

Storage

Data that provides information about other data, such as file creation date, size, author, and other attributes that help organize and manage files.

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

Security

Additional verification beyond passwords (device prompt, OTP) to block stolen-credential abuse on shared drives.

Multi-Tenancy

Technical

A software architecture where a single instance of software serves multiple customers (tenants) while keeping their data isolated and secure.

N

N

NeoMind Retrieval

Services

AI-assisted search that surfaces relevant snippets from permitted documents while respecting folder and record-level access.

O

O

Object Storage

Storage

A data storage architecture that manages data as objects rather than files or blocks, ideal for storing large amounts of unstructured data.

P

P

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Services

A cloud computing service model that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with infrastructure complexity.

Private Cloud

Services

A cloud computing environment dedicated to a single organization, providing greater control, security, and customization compared to public clouds.

Public Cloud

Services

A cloud computing service provided by third-party providers over the public internet, sharing resources among multiple customers.

R

R

RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

Security

Access model where permissions attach to roles and are inherited by users—common pattern for team folders and project drives.

Redundancy

Storage

The duplication of critical components or data to increase reliability and ensure availability in case of failures.

Region

Services

A geographic area where cloud resources reside; choosing regions affects latency, residency, and failover options.

Retention Policy

Security

Rules that define how long files must be kept, when they move to archive tiers, and when they can be deleted—often driven by regulation.

RPO (Recovery Point Objective)

Technical

The maximum acceptable age of files that must be recovered after an outage; guides backup frequency for Drive+ and document workloads.

RTO (Recovery Time Objective)

Technical

The maximum acceptable time to restore access to services or files after an incident, used in disaster recovery planning.

S

S

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Services

A cloud computing service model where software applications are provided over the internet on a subscription basis.

Scalability

Technical

The ability of a system to handle growing amounts of work or to be enlarged to accommodate growth in storage, users, or processing demands.

Snapshot

Storage

A point-in-time copy of data or volumes used for rapid recovery, cloning, and rollback without copying every byte each time.

SSE (Server-Side Encryption)

Security

Encryption applied by the storage provider at rest; often combined with customer-managed keys for regulated industries.

Synchronization

Storage

The process of ensuring that files and data remain consistent and up-to-date across multiple devices or locations.

U

U

Uptime

Technical

The amount of time a system or service is operational and available, typically expressed as a percentage (e.g., 99.9% uptime).

V

V

Version Control

Storage

A system that tracks changes to files over time, allowing users to access previous versions and maintain a history of modifications.

Virtualization

Technical

The creation of virtual versions of computing resources, such as servers, storage devices, or networks, to maximize resource utilization.

W

W

WORM / Immutable Storage

Security

Write-once, read-many storage where objects cannot be altered or deleted for a defined period—used for tamper-evident records.

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