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Named Entity Recognition(NER)
An NLP task that involves identifying and categorizing key information (entities) in text into predefined categories such as names, organizations, locations, and dates.
aiNamespace
A mechanism in Kubernetes to isolate groups of resources within a single cluster.
cloudNAPALM(NAPALM)
A Python library that provides a unified, vendor-neutral API for interacting with various network device operating systems.
networkNash Equilibrium
A concept in game theory where no player can benefit by changing their strategy while others keep theirs unchanged.
webNAT Gateway
A Network Address Translation (NAT) service that allows instances in a private subnet to connect to the internet while preventing the internet from initiating connections with those instances.
cloudNational Vulnerability Database (NVD)(NVD)
The US government repository of standards-based vulnerability management data, synchronized with the CVE list.
securityNatural Language Generation(NLG)
A subtopic of NLP focused on the automated production of human-like text or speech from structured data or internal representations.
aiNatural Language Processing(NLP)
A field of AI focused on the interaction between computers and human language.
aiNatural Language Understanding(NLU)
A subtopic of NLP focused on machine reading comprehension and the ability of a system to understand the intent and meaning behind human language.
aiNear Field Communication(NFC)
A set of communication protocols that enables two electronic devices to establish communication by bringing them within 4 cm of each other.
networkNestJS
A progressive Node.js framework for building efficient, reliable, and scalable server-side applications, heavily inspired by Angular.
webNetDevOps
The application of DevOps principles—such as automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery—to network operations.
networkNetFlow
A network protocol developed by Cisco for collecting IP network traffic statistics and monitoring network flow.
networkNetmiko
A multi-vendor Python library that simplifies SSH connections and command execution on network devices.
networkNetwork Access Control List(NACL)
An optional layer of security for a VPC that acts as a firewall for controlling traffic in and out of one or more subnets.
cloudNetwork Automation
The process of automating the configuration, management, testing, deployment, and operation of physical and virtual network devices.
networkNetwork File System(NFS)
A protocol that allows multiple cloud instances to access and share a common file system over a network.
cloudNetwork Functions Virtualization(NFV)
A network architecture concept that uses virtualization technologies to replace dedicated hardware appliances with software running on standard servers.
networkNetwork Graph
A visualization that shows how different entities (nodes) are connected to each other (edges).
aiNetwork Layer
The third layer of the OSI model, responsible for packet forwarding, routing, and logical addressing.
networkNetwork Load Balancer(NLB)
A high-performance load balancer that functions at the transport layer (Layer 4), capable of handling millions of requests per second with ultra-low latency.
cloudNetwork Monitoring
The use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing components and notifies the network administrator in case of outages or other problems.
networkNetwork Security
The set of rules and configurations designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of computer networks and data.
securityNetwork Slicing
A type of virtual networking architecture that allows multiple virtual networks to run on top of a shared physical network infrastructure.
networkNetwork Topology
The physical or logical arrangement of the elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a communication network.
networkNetwork Visibility
The ability to see and analyze all traffic flowing across a network, including physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
networkNeural Network
A computational model inspired by the structure of the human brain, consisting of interconnected nodes that process information.
aiNeural Processing Unit(NPU)
A specialized circuit that implements all the necessary control and arithmetic logic needed to execute machine learning algorithms.
hardwareNeuromorphic Computing
A method of computer engineering in which elements of a computer are modeled after systems in the human brain and nervous system.
aiNew Relic
A cloud-based observability platform that helps engineers monitor, debug, and improve their entire software stack.
cloudNext.js
A powerful React framework that enables features like server-side rendering and static site generation for high-performance web applications.
webNexus Repository
A popular artifact repository manager that supports a wide range of package formats.
cloudNIST Cybersecurity Framework(NIST CSF)
A set of guidelines for mitigating organizational cybersecurity risks, published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
securityNmap
An open-source tool for network discovery and security auditing, used to identify hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on a network.
securityNode
A worker machine in Kubernetes, which may be either a virtual or a physical machine.
cloudNode.js
An open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside a web browser.
webNon-Uniform Memory Access(NUMA)
A computer memory design used in multiprocessing, where the memory access time depends on the memory location relative to the processor.
hardwareNormalization
The process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
aiNorthbridge
An older term for the chip in a chipset that connected the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and the graphics card.
hardwareNoSQL Database
A non-relational database designed for high scale, flexibility, and performance, often used for unstructured or semi-structured data.
cloudNotifications API
A browser API used to display system-level notifications to the user.
webNPM
The default package manager for Node.js and the world's largest software registry.
webNuxt.js
An open-source framework based on Vue.js that simplifies the development of server-side rendered and static web applications.
webNVMe
Non-Volatile Memory Express; a logical-device interface specification for accessing non-volatile storage media attached via a PCIe bus.
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