diff --git a/common/app-support.rst b/common/app-support.rst
index fdb991ef..90998d4d 100644
--- a/common/app-support.rst
+++ b/common/app-support.rst
@@ -57,21 +57,6 @@ documentation:
* `Documentation Contributor Guide `_
-ask.openstack.org
-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-
-During the set up or testing of OpenStack, you might have questions
-about how a specific task is completed or be in a situation where a
-feature does not work correctly. Use the
-`ask.openstack.org `_ site to ask questions
-and get answers. When you visit the `Ask OpenStack
-`_ site, scan
-the recently asked questions to see whether your question has already
-been answered. If not, ask a new question. Be sure to give a clear,
-concise summary in the title and provide as much detail as possible in
-the description. Paste in your command output or stack traces, links to
-screen shots, and any other information which might be useful.
-
The OpenStack wiki
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
diff --git a/common/glossary.rst b/common/glossary.rst
index add94122..53b07ea0 100644
--- a/common/glossary.rst
+++ b/common/glossary.rst
@@ -717,6 +717,27 @@ C
and services, that can be rapidly provisioned and released with
minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
+ cloud computing infrastructure
+
+ The hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage,
+ and network and virtualization software -- that are needed to support
+ the computing requirements of a cloud computing model.
+
+ cloud computing platform software
+
+ The delivery of different services through the Internet. These resources
+ include tools and applications like data storage, servers, databases,
+ networking, and software. As long as an electronic device has access to
+ the web, it has access to the data and the software programs to run it.
+
+
+ cloud computing service architecture
+
+ Cloud service architecture defines the overall cloud computing services
+ and solutions that are implemented in and across the boundaries of an
+ enterprise business network. Considers the core business requirements
+ and matches them with a possible cloud solution.
+
cloud controller
Collection of Compute components that represent the global state
@@ -740,6 +761,12 @@ C
An in-progress specification for cloud management. Currently
unsupported in OpenStack.
+ cloud technology
+
+ Clouds are tools of virtual sources orchestrated by management
+ and automation softwares. This includes, raw processing
+ power, memory, network, storage of cloud based applications.
+
cloud-init
A package commonly installed in VM images that performs
@@ -778,6 +805,11 @@ C
Lists allowed commands within the Compute rootwrap
facility.
+ Command-Line Interface (CLI)
+
+ A text-based client that helps you create scripts to interact
+ with OpenStack clouds.
+
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
A file sharing protocol. It is a public or open variation of the
@@ -910,6 +942,25 @@ C
used to distribute content to clients, typically located
close to the client for increased performance.
+ continuous delivery
+
+ A software engineering approach in which teams produce software
+ in short cycles, ensuring that the software can be reliably released
+ at any time and, when releasing the software, doing so manually.
+
+
+ continuous deployment
+
+ A software release process that uses automated testing to validate
+ if changes to a codebase are correct and stable for immediate autonomous
+ deployment to a production environment.
+
+ continuous integration
+
+ The practice of merging all developers' working copies
+ to a shared mainline several times a day.
+
+
controller node
Alternative term for a cloud controller node.
@@ -1311,6 +1362,11 @@ E
Used along with an EC2 access key when communicating with the
Compute EC2 API; used to digitally sign each request.
+ edge computing
+
+ Running fewer processes in the cloud and moving those processes
+ to local places.
+
Elastic Block Storage (EBS)
The Amazon commercial block storage product.
@@ -1340,6 +1396,11 @@ E
service, such as Object Storage, Compute, Identity, and so on, can be
accessed.
+ enterprise cloud computing
+
+ A computing environment residing behind a firewall that delivers
+ software, infrastructure and platform services to an enterprise.
+
entity
Any piece of hardware or software that wants to connect to the
@@ -1754,6 +1815,12 @@ H
to connect colocation, managed and/or dedicated services
with cloud resources.
+ hybrid cloud computing
+
+ A mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party,
+ public cloud services with orchestration between the two
+ platforms.
+
Hyper-V
One of the hypervisors supported by OpenStack.
@@ -2022,6 +2089,10 @@ I
over IP networks.
Supported by Compute, Object Storage, and Image service.
+ IO
+
+ The abbreviation for input and output.
+
IP address
Number that is unique to every computer system on the Internet.
@@ -2420,6 +2491,18 @@ M
projects to gain operational insight and visibility, ensuring availability
and stability.
+ multi-cloud computing
+
+ The use of multiple cloud computing and storage services in a single
+ network architecture.
+
+ multi-cloud SDKs
+
+ SDKs that provide a multi-cloud abstraction layer and include support
+ for OpenStack. These SDKs are excellent for writing applications that
+ need to consume more than one type of cloud provider, but may expose a
+ more limited set of features.
+
multi-factor authentication
Authentication method that uses two or more credentials, such as
@@ -2936,6 +3019,11 @@ P
A tool to automate system configuration and installation on
Debian-based Linux distributions.
+ private cloud
+
+ Computing resources used exclusively by one business or
+ organization.
+
private image
An Image service VM image that is only available to specified
@@ -3005,6 +3093,10 @@ P
An API endpoint used for both service-to-service communication
and end-user interactions.
+ public cloud
+
+ Data centers available to many users over the Internet.
+
public image
An Image service VM image that is available to all
@@ -3350,6 +3442,11 @@ S
Contains information about a user as provided by the identity
provider. It is an indication that a user has been authenticated.
+ Sandbox
+
+ A virtual space in which new or untested software can be run
+ securely.
+
scheduler manager
A Compute component that determines where VM instances should
@@ -3585,6 +3682,11 @@ S
A controlled reboot where a VM instance is properly restarted
through operating system commands.
+ Software Development Kit (SDK)
+
+ Contains code, examples, and documentation that you use to create
+ applications in the language of your choice.
+
Software Development Lifecycle Automation service (solum)
OpenStack project that aims to make cloud services easier to