Cloud Computing terms starting with F

9 terms

1. federated identity management (FIM) Allows individuals to sign in to different networks or services, using the same group or personal credentials to access data across all networks.
2. federated user A user whose account resides in an account partner organization and who can access federated applications that reside in a resource partner organization.
3. field weight The relative importance of a text field in a search index. Field weights control how much matches in particular text fields affect a document's relevance…
4. filter A criterion you specify to limit the results when you list or describe your Amazon EC2 resources.
5. flexible capacity This flexible capacity is a key difference between cloud computing and traditional outsourcing and hosted data centers.
6. format version See template format version.
7. Forums See discussion forums.
8. function A built-in formula that performs a specialized calculation automatically.
9. Funnel Cloud A condensation funnel extending from the base of a towering cumulus or Cb, associated with a rotating column of air that is not in contact with the ground…