FC (Fibre Channel)A high-speed network technology typically used to build Storage Area Networks (SAN).
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.
federated userA user whose account resides in an account partner organization and who can access federated applications that reside in a resource partner organization.
Feedback ControlA process by which output or behavior of a machine or system is used to change its operation in order to constantly reduce the difference between the…
field weightThe 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…
filterA criterion you specify to limit the results when you list or describe your Amazon EC2 resources.
flavorPre-OGSI Globus description term that uniquely encompasses Machine Architecture, OS, Compiler and other attributes into a single term, for example…
flexible capacityThis flexible capacity is a key difference between cloud computing and traditional outsourcing and hosted data centers.
forkTerms used to refer to a Unix fork, supported MJS scheduler mechanism.
functionA built-in formula that performs a specialized calculation automatically.
Funnel CloudA 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…