IT Career Glossary
Glossary of key IT terms and acronyms used on this site.
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Domain Name System | Domain Name System (DNS) is the naming convention for TCP/IP networks, such as the Internet. Client computers query a DNS server to assign memorable, alphanumeric DNS names to the IP addresses that computers use to communicate with each other. |
| Degree Completion Program | In a degree completion program, applicants must possess a previous degree or equivalent college credits to be admitted. For example, students can apply an existing associate degree or credits from an unfinished bachelor's to earn a 4-year degree with just two more years of study. Synonyms - degree completer program |
| deep learning | A subset of machine learning based on artificial neural networks where multiple processing layers are used to extract progressively higher level data features. |
| DBMS | A Database Management System (DBMS) is a set of computer programs that controls the creation, maintenance, and day-to-day use of a database. The DBMS allows database administrators and other data specialists to manipulate and manage an organization's data. Examples of popular DBMS: Oracle, SQL Server, IBM & MySQL |