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Fabric
(Context: Data Center Facility, Software, Hardware)
Definition
A term used to reference a switching system such as a SAN system, and ATM system or a Frame Relay system. The term, fabric, is used to indicate the complex interplay of hardware and software in the switching process that may involve numerous paths.
Facilitating Processes
(Context: )
Definition
Interactions among processes that are more dependent on the nature of the project.
Fast Tracking
(Context: )
Definition
A specific project schedule compression technique that changes network logic to overlap phases that would normally be done in sequence, such as the design phase and construction phase, or to perform scheduled activities in parallel.
PMBOK
Feasibility Study
(Context: Technology Management)
Definition
A formal document that analyzes and discusses a possible solution to a technical or business issue and determines if the solution is practical, reasonable and doable.
Federated Data
(Context: Commonwealth Data Management Program, Enterprise Architecture, Technology Management)
Definition
An architecture which defines the architecture and interconnects databases that minimize central authority yet support partial sharing and coordination among database systems.
McLeod and Heimbigner (1985). "A Federated architecture for information management". ACM Transactions on Information Systems, Volume 3, Issue 3. pp. 253-278.
Fiber Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
(Context: Data Center Facility, General, Hardware, Networking)
Definition
A fast serial bus interface standard intended to replace SCSI on high-end servers. FC-AL has a number of advantages over SCSI. It offers higher speed: the base speed is 100 megabytes per second, with 200, 400, and 800 planned. Many devices are dual ported, i.e., can be accessed through two independent ports, which doubles speed and increases fault tolerance. Cables can be as long as 30 m (coaxial) or 10 km (optical). FC-AL enables self- configuring and hot swapping and the maximum number of devices on a single port is 126. Finally, it provides software compatibility with SCSI. Despite all these features FC-AL is unlikely to appear on desktops anytime soon, partly because its price, partly because typical desktop computers would not take advantage of many of the advanced features. On these systems FireWire has more potential.
FOLDOC
Fiber Channel Internet Protocol (FC-IP)
(Context: Hardware, Networking)
Definition
A Fibre Channel Block wrapped in an IP packet.
Fiber Connectivity (FICON)
(Context: Mainframe, Networking)
Definition
A high-speed input/output (I/O) interface for mainframe computer connections to storage devices. As part of IBM's S/390 server, FICON channels increase I/O capacity through the combination of a new architecture and faster physical link rates to make them up to eight times as efficient as ESCON (Enterprise System Connection), IBM's previous fiber optic channel standard. FICON channel features include:
- A mapping layer based on the ANSI standard Fibre Channel-Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH), which specifies the signal, cabling, and transmission speeds
- 100 Mbps bi-directional link rates at distances of up to twenty kilometers, compared to the 3Mbps rate of ESCON channels at distances of up to three kilometers.
- More flexibility in terms of network layout, because of the greater distances
- Compatibility with any installed channel types on any S/390 G5 server
- Bridge feature, which enables support of existing ESCON control units
- Requires only one channel address
- Support for full-duplex data transfer, which enables simultaneous reading and writing of data over a single link-multiplexing, which enables small data transfers to be transmitted with larger ones, rather than having to wait until the larger transaction is finished
Field Worker
(Context: General, Hardware)
Definition
The Field Worker includes End Users that are 100% mobile. This includes, but is not limited to Field Service Technicians, Law Enforcement, Health Care or Environmental Agency End Users.
File
(Context: Technology Management)
Definition
A resource for recording data in a storage device.
https://www.vita.virginia.gov/media/vitavirginiagov/it-governance/ea/pdf/Event-Log-Management.pdf
File Service
(Context: )
Definition
The process of storing and retrieving files (as opposed to blocks of data).
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
(Context: Information Systems Security, Software)
Definition
A client-server protocol that allows a user on one computer to transfer files to and from another computer over a TCP/IP network. Also, used to reference the client program that the user executes to transfer files. It is defined in STD 9, RFC 959.
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File-based Copy
(Context: Software)
Definition
1. It is a simple copies of files. Most widely used form of backup worldwide.
2. A file-based backup is when you back up all the files in a particular area or system. File-based backups are an absolute must-have for business continuity and disaster recovery. However, this type of backup on its own does pose its own problem in that the recovery time could take a lot longer than other options. File-based backups are exactly as they sound -- you're backing up the files themselves. This is a good first step in backing up your data, but problems can arise when you need to access the information after an incident. You have the files themselves, but not the software to open them.
1. EA-Solution-Data-Availability-Requirements.pdf (virginia.gov)
2. Data Backup and Storage Options for Small Businesses | VC3
File-level Backup
(Context: Software)
Definition
if a file has been modified, it will be sent to the backup repository to create a new version of it. This backup type is simple to perform and works well for a small dataset.
EA-Solution-Data-Availability-Requirements.pdf (virginia.gov)
Financial Audit
(Context: )
Definition
A thorough examination of a project by an evaluation team that includes a detailed overview of the project's financial procedures, budgets, records, etc. It may deal with a project as a whole or the separate individual parts of a project.
Financial Closure
(Context: )
Definition
The process of completing and terminating the financial and budgetary aspects of the project being performed. It includes both (external) contract closure and (internal) project account closure.
Firewall
(Context: Hardware, Information Systems Security, Software, )
Definition
A firewall is a network security device or software that monitors, filters, and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. Acting as a digital gatekeeper, it establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network (like your home computer or corporate system) and an untrusted external network (like the internet).
Firewalls come in both hardware and software forms, and they work by inspecting data packets and determining whether to allow or block them based on a set of rules. Organizations can configure these rules to permit or deny traffic based on various criteria, such as source and destination IP addresses, port numbers, and protocol type.
FireWire
(Context: Hardware)
Definition
FireWire (technically known as IEEE 1394) is a legacy high-speed connection standard primarily used to transfer large amounts of data between computers and digital devices like camcorders, external hard drives, and professional audio equipment. Originally developed by Apple in the 1980s, it has since been largely replaced by USB and Thunderbolt.
First Contentful Paint (FCP)
(Context: General, Software)
Definition
Measures the time from when the page starts loading to when any part of the page's content is rendered on the screen.
Fixed Price
(Context: )
Definition
This category of contract involves a fixed total price for a well-defined product. Fixed price contracts may also include incentives for meeting or exceeding selected project objectives such as schedule targets.
Flash Memory
(Context: Hardware)
Definition
A non-volatile memory device that retains its data after the power is removed.
Float
(Context: )
Definition
The amount of time that a schedule activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of any immediately following schedule activities. Also called slack, total float, and path float.
PMBOK
Form Factor
(Context: General, Hardware)
Definition
A hardware design aspect that defines and prescribes the size, shape, and other physical specifications of components, particularly in electronics.
Examples of different smart device form factors include:
- Laptops
- Smartphones
- Tablets
EA-Solutions-Web-Systems-Standard.pdf
https://www.vita.virginia.gov/media/vitavirginiagov/it-governance/ea/pdf/EA-Smart-Device-Use.pdf
Forward Pass
(Context: )
Definition
The calculation of the early start and early finish dates for the uncompleted portions of all network activities.
PMBOK
Four-Year Investment Cost
(Context: )
Definition
The planned project and ongoing support costs for the current and following budget biennium in which the project is authorized.
Frame Relay
(Context: )
Definition
A data communications interface that provides high speed transmission with minimum delay and efficient use of bandwidth. It does not have error detection or error control and it assumes that connections are reliable.
Frames
(Context: )
Definition
In creating a Web site, frames is the use of multiple, independently controllable sections on a Web presentation. This effect is achieved by building each section as a separate HTML file and having one "master" HTML file identify all of the sections. When a user requests a Web page that uses frames, the address requested is actually that of the "master" file that defines the frames. The result of the request is that multiple HTML files are returned, one for each visual section. Links in one frame can request another file that will appear in another (or the same) frame. A typical use of frames is to have one frame containing a selection menu and another frame that contains the space where the selected (linked to) files will appear.
FRASI
(Context: )
Definition
Frame Relay to Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) service internetworking.
Free Float (FF)
(Context: )
Definition
The amount of time a schedule activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of any immediately following schedule activities.
PMBOK
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
(Context: )
Definition
A chapter of the Code of Virginia. 2.2-3700, which addresses a citizen's right to access state government information.
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
(Context: )
Definition
A method of providing wireless connectivity as specified in IEEE 802.11.
Full Backup
(Context: Software)
Definition
A full self-contained copy of the data in question.
EA-Solution-Data-Availability-Requirements.pdf (virginia.gov)
Full tunneling
(Context: )
Definition
All network traffic goes through the tunnel to the organization.
Function
(Context: )
Definition
A purpose, process, or role.
Function Point
(Context: )
Definition
Unit of measure to quantify the overall size and complexity of a computer application.
Functional Manager
(Context: )
Definition
Someone with management authority over an organizational unit within a functional organization. The manager of any group that actually makes a product or performs a service.
PMBOK
Functional Organization
(Context: )
Definition
A hierarchical organization where each employee has one clear superior, staff are grouped by areas of specialization, and managed by a person with expertise in that area.
PMBOK
Functional Requirements
(Context: )
Definition
What the systems/products are, do, or provide from the customer's point of view.
Fuzz Testing
(Context: )
Definition
This is a software testing technique that provides random data ("fuzz") to the inputs of a program. If the program fails (for example, by crashing, or by failing built-in code assertions), the defects can be noted.