Technical Terms Glossary

Ansible

Ansible is an open-source automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It uses simple, human-readable YAML templates to define tasks and configurations.

Ansible Vault

Ansible Vault is a feature within Ansible that allows you to encrypt and decrypt sensitive data, such as passwords and keys, within Ansible projects. It ensures that sensitive information is not exposed in plain text.

Dehydrated

Dehydrated is a client for the Let's Encrypt certificate authority. It is used to automate the process of obtaining and renewing SSL/TLS certificates.

Environment Name

The environment name is a label used to distinguish between different deployment environments, such as production, staging, or development. It helps in managing configurations specific to each environment.

MariaDB

MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is a fork of MySQL. It is used to store and manage data for applications.

NGINX

NGINX is a high-performance web server and reverse proxy server. It is used for serving static content, load balancing, and handling HTTP requests.

OnePassword Command-Line Interface

The OnePassword Command-Line Interface (CLI) allows users to interact with their OnePassword vaults using command-line commands. It is used to automate the retrieval of passwords and other sensitive information.

Provisioning

Provisioning refers to the process of setting up a server or application environment, including installing necessary software, configuring settings, and preparing the system for use.

SSL Certificate

An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital certificate that provides authentication for a website and enables an encrypted connection. It ensures that data transmitted between the server and client is secure.

YAML

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization standard used for configuration files and data exchange between languages with different data structures. It is commonly used in configuration files for its simplicity and readability.