Microsoft Partnering 101


Virtualization

A technology that abstracts physical computing resources.

Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI)

A virtualization technology that hosts desktop operating systems on centralized servers.

SQL Server

Microsoft's relational database system.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A cloud computing model in which applications are centrally hosted and accessed over the Internet.

Ransomware

Malicious software that encrypts or threatens to expose data.

Phishing

A cyberattack that deceives users into revealing sensitive information.

Partner

An individual or organization that formally collaborates with another company.

Windows

A family of proprietary operating systems from Microsoft.

Multicloud

An IT strategy that uses services from two or more cloud providers.

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

A security process requiring two or more independent verification factors.

Managed Services Provider (MSP)

A third-party company that remotely manages a client's IT infrastructure.

Malware

Software intentionally designed to damage system.

Network

An interconnected system of computers.

Least Privilege

A security principle requiring that users operate with only the minimum access permissions.

Threat Intelligence

The evidence-based collection and analysis of information about cyber threats.