Glossary of Key Terms

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access key A special set of keys linked to a specific IAM user.

ACID The storage consistency of a relational database, based on atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability.

ACL (access control list) A list that allows you to control access to S3 buckets by granting read/write permissions to other AWS accounts

Agile A development methodology used for software development in which the requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration.

alarm A warning issued when a single metric crosses a set threshold over a defined number of time periods.

alert A communication that occurs with AWS resources.

alias record A specific Route 53 DNS record used for redundant AWS resources.

AMI (Amazon Machine Image) A template of ...

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