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Software development

The production of programs to be run on hardware.

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Software development

Borrowed time

Computer; Components

A limited amount of usage time provided after all purchased time has been expended. If the user does not add or download more usage time within this remaining amount of time, they will lose access to ...

Probability and impact matrix

Computer; Components

A common way to determine whether a risk is considered low, moderate, or high by combining the two dimensions of a risk, its probability of occurrence, and its impact on objectives if it occurs.

Cluster storage

Computer; Components

Storage where one or more attached discs hold data used either by server applications running on the cluster or by applications for managing the cluster. Each disc on the cluster storage is owned by ...

Encryption setting

Computer; Components

A configuration element that specifies a type of encryption, such as 128-, 56-, or 40-bit encryption.

Time range

Computer; Components

A period of time during which a setting or other functionality is in effect.

Label promotion

Computer; Components

The promotion of a different version (usually the latest version) of a file to become part of the already labelled code. The goal could be to perform minor updates to the code base of the original ...

Target increase

Computer; Components

The increase of a variable compensation award that is calculated by the plan before company or individual performance is taken into account. The target increase represents the award that an employee ...

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