Firmware
Software that operates devices. Provided by the manufacturers of computing hardware.Operating Systems
Basic software for computing that provides services to make use of hardware.Networking
Foundational networking software such as a domain name system.Firewalls
Software based firewalls that monitor and control network traffic based on rules.Information Security
Information security software such as an intrusion detection scanner for networks and hosts.Cryptography
Cryptographic software such as tools for generating keys and encrypting data.Key Management
Platforms for managing cryptographic keys.Identity & Access Management
Management of authentication and authorization.Databases
Software for efficiently storing and using data.Data Storage
Platforms and tools for storing and using files.Data Processing
Data processing software such as an ETL tool that is used to migrate data from one database to another.Integration
Integration platforms and tools such as a service for publishing and subscribing to data.Servers
Server software such as a web server, application server or streaming media server.Event Management
Software that monitors events and automates work based on events or complex patterns of events.Batch Management
Software for managing batch processing.Messaging
Messaging software such as a smtp server that allows a host to send and receive email.Media
Media systems such as an image processing API for converting images.Runtime Environments
Environments for running code.Infrastructure as Code
Software that automates the operation and management of IT infrastructure.Monitoring
Systems and applications for monitoring IT resources and services. For example, a service that monitors the health of hosts in a cloud deployment.Logging
Systems for capturing an audit trail for IT services.Error Reporting
Systems that monitor errors to report and escalate those that have significance.Capacity Management
Systems for managing capacity such as an auto scaling system for cloud computing.Administration Tools
User interfaces for managing IT infrastructure, systems, applications and services.Development Environments
Applications for developing, testing and debugging code.Deployment
Tools for deploying code and managing change to environments such as a source control platform.Content Delivery
Platforms for delivering content and media such as a content delivery network.Content Management
Applications for managing, using and publishing knowledge, information and media.Cloud Computing
Platforms for deploying many physical resources for a system, application, service, batch job or analysis. Provides vertical and horizontal scale for running software.Edge Computing
Platforms for achieving scale and reducing latency by computing geographically close to users, devices or data sources.API Gateway
Tools for publishing, managing, monitoring and securing APIs.Machine Learning
Machine learning services for artificial intelligence.Natural Language Processing
Services for determining the meaning of natural language text or speech.Location Services
Services that allow devices and software to be location aware.Game Engines
Platforms for developing and running games and game-like applications.Notes
The line between systems and software infrastructure changes with time. What is considered a cutting edge technology that represents a competitive advantage today may be seen as a basic commodity service tomorrow.| Overview: Infrastructure Software | ||
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Definition | Foundational software upon which the technology capabilities of an organization are built. | |
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