Average cost over a sequence of operations.

Produces solutions close to optimal.

General approach used to design algorithms.

Conditions that determine whether work is acceptable.

Diagram representing workflows and activities.

Document recording an architectural decision.

Abbreviation for Architecture Decision Record.

Moving an application to another environment.

Isolated infrastructure area within a cloud region.

Comparing different versions with user groups.

Measuring memory allocations.

Runtime manages memory lifetimes.

Allocator managing memory in large regions.

Range of addresses available to a process.

Mapping virtual addresses to physical addresses.

Memory ordering that prevents certain later operations moving earlier.

Property that an operation appears indivisible.

Input/output performed without blocking execution.

I/O completion handled independently of caller execution.

Path starting from a filesystem root.

Collection of files stored together.

Software for creating and managing archives.

Account with elevated system privileges.

Microsoft's directory and identity service.

Temporary disabling after repeated failed authentication.

Creating and configuring user accounts.

Server responsible for authentication.

Server issuing or validating access authorization.

Sequence of steps used to authenticate.

Sequence determining and granting access.

Periodic review of user permissions.

Discovering valid account information.

Evidence used to prove identity.

Authentication adjusted according to risk.

Device providing wireless network access.

Network under common routing administration.

Number identifying an autonomous system.