<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Architecting: Know Your Terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Know Your Terms]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/s/know-your-terms</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png</url><title>Architecting: Know Your Terms</title><link>https://www.architecting.us/s/know-your-terms</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:49:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.architecting.us/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Architecting]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[architecting@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[architecting@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Architecting]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Architecting]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[architecting@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[architecting@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Architecting]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Artifact Repository]]></title><description><![CDATA[A centralized place to store and manage architecture artifacts.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/artifact-repository</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/artifact-repository</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:31:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A centralized place to store and manage architecture artifacts.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asynchronous Communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communication in which the sender and receiver do not need to be simultaneously engaged.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/asynchronous-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/asynchronous-communication</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:31:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Communication in which the sender and receiver do not need to be simultaneously engaged.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record that shows who has accessed a system and what operations they have performed.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/audit-trail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/audit-trail</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:31:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A record that shows who has accessed a system and what operations they have performed.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analytics Architecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The design of systems and tools for collecting, storing, and analyzing data.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/analytics-architecture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/analytics-architecture</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:31:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The design of systems and tools for collecting, storing, and analyzing data.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Architectural Pattern]]></title><description><![CDATA[A general, reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software architecture.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/architectural-pattern</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/architectural-pattern</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:31:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A general, reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software architecture.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoscaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automatically adjusting the computational resources in a cloud environment based on current demand.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/autoscaling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/autoscaling</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:30:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Automatically adjusting the computational resources in a cloud environment based on current demand.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[The degree to which a system is operational and accessible when required for use.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/availability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/availability</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:30:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The degree to which a system is operational and accessible when required for use.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Architecture Governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice of monitoring and directing architecture-related activities within an organization.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/architecture-governance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/architecture-governance</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:30:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The practice of monitoring and directing architecture-related activities within an organization.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorization]]></title><description><![CDATA[The process of determining if a user or system has the right to access a resource or perform an action.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/authorization</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/authorization</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:30:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The process of determining if a user or system has the right to access a resource or perform an action.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asset Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[The process of managing an organization's assets (hardware, software, intellectual property, etc.) to optimize their value and lifecycle.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/asset-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/asset-management</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:30:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The process of managing an organization's assets (hardware, software, intellectual property, etc.) to optimize their value and lifecycle.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agile Architecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flexible approach to architecture that adapts to changing business needs, emphasizing iterative development and collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/agile-architecture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/agile-architecture</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:30:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A flexible approach to architecture that adapts to changing business needs, emphasizing iterative development and collaboration.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Application Architecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning and design of the structure of business applications, including considerations for interfaces, data, and workflows.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/application-architecture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/application-architecture</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:30:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Planning and design of the structure of business applications, including considerations for interfaces, data, and workflows.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[API (Application Programming Interface)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/api-application-programming-interface</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/api-application-programming-interface</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artifact]]></title><description><![CDATA[In architecture, a document or model that describes an aspect of the architecture.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/artifact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/artifact</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:30:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In architecture, a document or model that describes an aspect of the architecture.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Architecture Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[A structured approach for creating and managing enterprise architectures, such as TOGAF or Zachman Framework.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/architecture-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/architecture-framework</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:30:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V3PE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5eb9b4e2-832f-416a-ac6d-2a439f4c56fe_400x400.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A structured approach for creating and managing enterprise architectures, such as TOGAF or Zachman Framework.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/automation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/automation</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:39:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/39125029-36fb-4e2c-95f5-49207c17805b_1024x1024.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Availability Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[A distinct location within a cloud region that is engineered to be isolated from failures in other zones.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/availability-zone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/availability-zone</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:38:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f8b94310-6590-4688-925d-5a1d87b48375_1024x1024.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A distinct location within a cloud region that is engineered to be isolated from failures in other zones.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asset Lifecycle Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[The process of managing the life cycle of physical and digital assets from creation to disposal.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/asset-lifecycle-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/asset-lifecycle-management</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:37:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/59695b34-97fe-434e-b877-e913240ce5a9_1024x1024.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The process of managing the life cycle of physical and digital assets from creation to disposal.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Access Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[The selective restriction of access to a place or other resource.]]></description><link>https://www.architecting.us/p/access-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.architecting.us/p/access-control</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:37:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9682925d-dbac-4590-977c-8ddad53f0999_1024x1024.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The selective restriction of access to a place or other resource.</p>
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