From fac3acf2884276f09de47a2d817d6c2bb49c54cc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Artur Janas Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:24:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fixup! chore: add content --- .../GlossarySearch/glossaryTerms.json | 22 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/components/GlossarySearch/glossaryTerms.json b/src/components/GlossarySearch/glossaryTerms.json index 42ef619d..5149cae2 100644 --- a/src/components/GlossarySearch/glossaryTerms.json +++ b/src/components/GlossarySearch/glossaryTerms.json @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ "termTitle": "Cloud Computing", "pageTitle": "Demystifying Cloud Computing: A Comprehensive Overview", "slug": "cloud-computing", - "definition": "A technology model that allows users to access and use shared computer resources (like servers, storage, databases, networking, software) over the internet, often referred to as 'the cloud'. In FinOps, it's essential to manage and optimize these cloud resources to ensure financial efficiency.", + "definition": "Delivery of computing services over the internet, offering scalable resources like storage, processing, and networking without direct management by users.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction", @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ "termTitle": "Anomaly (Cost Anomalies)", "pageTitle": "Cost Anomalies in FinOps: Identifying and Managing Unexpected Costs", "slug": "cost-anomalies", - "definition": "Unexpected fluctuations in cloud expenses that deviate from regular consumption patterns. In the scope of FinOps, these anomalies can significantly impact financial forecasting and budgeting, necessitating tools and strategies for detection and mitigation.", + "definition": "Unexpected variations in expenses, typically indicating unexpected spikes or drops in resource usage or misconfigurations.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction", @@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ "termTitle": "CI/CD", "pageTitle": "CI/CD in the Context of FinOps", "slug": "ci-cd", - "definition": "CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (or Continuous Delivery). In the context of software development, it refers to a set of automated practices that allow code changes to be continuously integrated, tested, and deployed to production. In the realm of FinOps, CI/CD can have implications for cloud resource consumption, as automated workflows might spin up or tear down cloud resources, influencing cost dynamics.", + "definition": "Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery; automates the building, testing, and deploying of applications to ensure rapid and reliable releases.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction", @@ -456,7 +456,7 @@ "termTitle": "Chargeback", "pageTitle": "Chargeback in FinOps: Allocating Cloud Costs Effectively", "slug": "chargeback", - "definition": "A practice in FinOps where cloud costs are attributed back to the specific departments, teams, or projects that incurred them, promoting transparency, accountability, and optimization in cloud resource consumption.", + "definition": "A financial management tool where departments or teams are billed internally for their consumption or use of IT services and resources.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction", @@ -595,7 +595,7 @@ "termTitle": "Commitment Usage Discount (CUD)", "pageTitle": "Understanding Commitment Usage Discount (CUD)", "slug": "commitment-usage-discount", - "definition": "Commitment Usage Discount (CUD) refers to a pricing advantage offered by some Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to users who commit to a certain volume or period of usage. By reserving resources or services in advance, users can achieve considerable savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing models.", + "definition": "A pricing advantage offered by cloud providers to users who commit to long-term resource usage or reserved instances.", "sections": [ { "title": "Origins of CUD", @@ -638,7 +638,7 @@ "termTitle": "Cost and Usage Report (CUR)", "pageTitle": "Understanding Cost and Usage Report (CUR)", "slug": "cost-and-usage-report", - "definition": "A Cost and Usage Report (CUR) provides detailed data regarding an organization's cloud consumption patterns, allowing users to gain insights into their cloud expenditure. Generated by Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), the report breaks down costs by individual services, user accounts, geographies, and other parameters, enabling precise financial management and optimization.", + "definition": "Detailed breakdown of cloud expenses and usage, helping organizations track, optimize, and forecast their cloud expenditures.", "sections": [ { "title": "Origins of CUR", @@ -686,7 +686,7 @@ "termTitle": "Amortized Costs", "pageTitle": "Understanding Amortized Costs in FinOps", "slug": "amortized-costs", - "definition": "A financial term representing the gradual cost recovery of an intangible asset over a specific period. In the context of cloud computing and FinOps, it refers to the distribution of cloud costs over time, considering both upfront and recurring expenses.", + "definition": "Costs spread over time, accounting for both initial and ongoing expenses, giving a comprehensive view of long-term financial impact.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction", @@ -720,7 +720,7 @@ "termTitle": "Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE)", "pageTitle": "Understanding Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE)", "slug": "cloud-center-of-excellence", - "definition": "The Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) is a cross-functional team within an organization dedicated to driving cloud adoption and best practices. The CCoE ensures that cloud strategies align with the company's business goals, while maintaining security, governance, and financial controls.", + "definition": "A cross-functional team focused on cloud practices and standards, driving best practices and ensuring cloud governance within an organization.", "sections": [ { "title": "Origins of CCoE", @@ -761,7 +761,7 @@ "termTitle": "Cloud Service Provider (CSP)", "pageTitle": "Understanding Cloud Service Provider (CSP)", "slug": "cloud-service-provider", - "definition": "A Cloud Service Provider (CSP) is a company that offers various cloud computing services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). These services allow businesses to leverage virtualized resources over the internet, eliminating the need to own and maintain physical infrastructure.", + "definition": "A company offering cloud-based platforms, infrastructure, applications, or storage services to other organizations and/or individuals.", "sections": [ { "title": "Origins of CSPs", @@ -807,7 +807,7 @@ "termTitle": "AWS", "pageTitle": "Understanding AWS in the Context of FinOps", "slug": "aws", - "definition": "Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by Amazon, offering a mix of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and packaged software as a service (SaaS) offerings. In FinOps, understanding AWS's diverse services and cost structures is key to effective cloud financial management.", + "definition": "Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon providing cloud computing platforms and APIs to businesses, governments, and individuals.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction", @@ -896,7 +896,7 @@ "termTitle": "Azure", "pageTitle": "Navigating Azure in the FinOps Landscape", "slug": "azure", - "definition": "Microsoft Azure, often just called Azure, is Microsoft's public cloud computing platform. It provides a range of cloud services, including compute, analytics, storage, and networking. In the world of FinOps, navigating Azure's cost structures and optimization strategies becomes vital for effective financial management.", + "definition": "Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing service by Microsoft offering solutions like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS used for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications.", "sections": [ { "title": "Introduction",