Alchemy:
database management software used for electronic archiving, search
and retrieval
Architecture:
the design of a computer system
Backfile Conversion:
conversion of files and documents that have accumulated over a
period of time
Back-up
: a copy of data that prevents loss of information in case the
original data is damaged or destroyed
Cache:
temporary space storage for data that must be accessed
quickly
CD-Rom (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory):
a version of CD used for the storage of digital data
CMS (Content Management System):
refers to the web content management system
DASD (Direct Access Storage Device):
a reference to any online data storage device
Database:
a logical assembly of images, files, enabling users to browse
through information in an assigned logical order
Digitising:
the process of converting hard copy into an electronic
format
Indexing:
assigning identity to documents or files
ECM (Enterprise Content Management):
the management of all types of content including business
documents, e-mails and electronic transactions
Electronic Document Management System:
manages the content of electronic documents
Fabric:
hardware connecting workstations and servers to storage
devices
Hard Disk:
a magnetic disk drive
Near-line:
storage classification, enabling fast access to desired
information
RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks):
information is arranged on a bank of hard disks in such a way,
that the failure of one single disk would not lead to a total loss of information
