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Understand the language of information technology.

The IT Terms Dictionary Series turns complex technical language into clear, practical explanations for students, beginners, job seekers, career changers, technicians, and working professionals.

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100 titlesControlled catalog architecture
100–213Essential terms per volume
9 collectionsColor-coded subject pathways
4-part entriesDefinition through application
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Choose a focused guide for the subject you are studying, the role you are entering, or the technology you use at work. Titles are designed to work independently and together.

Nine subject pathways

One series. A complete technology shelf.

Each collection has a distinct color identity while retaining the same authoritative series architecture—making related volumes easy to recognize, collect, and recommend.

02

Networking & Telecommunications

Networks, protocols, wireless systems, remote access, telecom, and connected infrastructure.

13 titles · View collection →
06

Programming & Software Engineering

Programming languages, web development, testing, APIs, architecture, and version control.

15 titles · View collection →
07

Data, Databases & Analytics

Databases, SQL, analytics, data science, governance, visualization, and business intelligence.

12 titles · View collection →
09

IT Management & Digital Experience

IT service and asset management, agile practice, enterprise change, projects, UX, and spatial technology.

8 titles · View collection →
Inside every volume

More than a definition.

Each entry is built to help readers recognize a term, understand why it matters, see how it appears in real work, and continue learning through connected concepts.

Example entry structure

DefinitionA clear, technically accurate explanation written in accessible language.
Why It MattersThe concept’s educational, operational, career, security, or business significance.
In PracticeA concrete workplace example, troubleshooting scenario, command context, or decision.
See AlsoVerified related terms that connect the entry to the wider subject.
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Students & beginners

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Job seekers & career changers

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Technicians & professionals

Refresh terminology quickly when working across systems, vendors, disciplines, and teams.

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The catalog is a controlled publishing architecture. Availability varies by title; completed books are released only after editorial, technical, metadata, cover, and production review.

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01IT Foundations & Support5 titles · Open
  1. 001A Dictionary of Common Information Technology Terms
  2. 002A Dictionary of Common IT Acronyms and Abbreviations
  3. 003A Dictionary of Common Help Desk Terms
  4. 004A Dictionary of Common Computer Hardware Terms
  5. 087A Dictionary of Common Computer Repair and Troubleshooting Terms
02Networking & Telecommunications13 titles · Open
  1. 006A Dictionary of Common Networking Terms
  2. 013A Dictionary of Common Networking Acronyms and Abbreviations
  3. 014A Dictionary of Common Network Protocols
  4. 015A Dictionary of Common Wireless Networking Terms
  5. 040A Dictionary of Common Telecommunications Terms
  6. 089A Dictionary of Common Network Administration Terms
  7. 090A Dictionary of Common TCP/IP and Internet Protocol Terms
  8. 091A Dictionary of Common DNS and Domain Name System Terms
  9. 092A Dictionary of Common VPN and Remote Access Terms
  10. 093A Dictionary of Common Voice over IP Terms
  11. 094A Dictionary of Common Fiber-Optic Networking Terms
  12. 095A Dictionary of Common 5G and Mobile Network Terms
  13. 096A Dictionary of Common Internet of Things Terms
03Cybersecurity14 titles · Open
  1. 007A Dictionary of Common Cybersecurity Terms
  2. 016A Dictionary of Common Cybersecurity Acronyms and Abbreviations
  3. 017A Dictionary of Common Cyber Threats and Attacks
  4. 018A Dictionary of Common Ethical Hacking Terms
  5. 022A Dictionary of Common Identity and Access Management Terms
  6. 023A Dictionary of Common Digital Forensics Terms
  7. 041A Dictionary of Common Security Operations and Incident Response Terms
  8. 042A Dictionary of Common Application Security Terms
  9. 043A Dictionary of Common Cloud Security Terms
  10. 044A Dictionary of Common Governance, Risk, and Compliance Terms
  11. 045A Dictionary of Common Malware Analysis Terms
  12. 046A Dictionary of Common Cyber Threat Intelligence Terms
  13. 047A Dictionary of Common Cryptography Terms
  14. 048A Dictionary of Common Vulnerability Management Terms
04Cloud & Infrastructure13 titles · Open
  1. 008A Dictionary of Common Cloud Computing Terms
  2. 019A Dictionary of Common AWS Terms
  3. 020A Dictionary of Common Microsoft Azure Terms
  4. 024A Dictionary of Common DevOps Terms
  5. 025A Dictionary of Common Kubernetes Terms
  6. 049A Dictionary of Common Google Cloud Terms
  7. 050A Dictionary of Common Infrastructure as Code Terms
  8. 051A Dictionary of Common Serverless Computing Terms
  9. 052A Dictionary of Common Virtualization Terms
  10. 053A Dictionary of Common Monitoring and Observability Terms
  11. 054A Dictionary of Common Backup and Disaster Recovery Terms
  12. 055A Dictionary of Common Site Reliability Engineering Terms
  13. 056A Dictionary of Common Containers and Containerization Terms
05Systems Administration9 titles · Open
  1. 005A Dictionary of Common Windows Terms
  2. 009A Dictionary of Common Linux Terms
  3. 010A Dictionary of Common Active Directory Terms
  4. 012A Dictionary of Common Systems Administration Terms
  5. 021A Dictionary of Common PowerShell Terms
  6. 083A Dictionary of Common Windows Server Terms
  7. 084A Dictionary of Common Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management Terms
  8. 085A Dictionary of Common macOS Terms
  9. 086A Dictionary of Common Unix Terms
06Programming & Software Engineering15 titles · Open
  1. 026A Dictionary of Common Programming Terms
  2. 027A Dictionary of Common Software Engineering Terms
  3. 028A Dictionary of Common Web Development Terms
  4. 029A Dictionary of Common Python Terms
  5. 030A Dictionary of Common JavaScript Terms
  6. 057A Dictionary of Common Git and Version Control Terms
  7. 058A Dictionary of Common Software Testing and Quality Assurance Terms
  8. 059A Dictionary of Common APIs and Systems Integration Terms
  9. 060A Dictionary of Common Algorithms and Data Structures
  10. 061A Dictionary of Common Software Architecture and Design Patterns
  11. 062A Dictionary of Common Java Terms
  12. 063A Dictionary of Common C# Terms
  13. 064A Dictionary of Common C++ Terms
  14. 065A Dictionary of Common TypeScript Terms
  15. 066A Dictionary of Common Rust Terms
07Data, Databases & Analytics12 titles · Open
  1. 031A Dictionary of Common Database Terms
  2. 032A Dictionary of Common SQL Terms
  3. 033A Dictionary of Common Data Analytics Terms
  4. 034A Dictionary of Common Data Science Terms
  5. 067A Dictionary of Common Data Engineering and Data Warehousing Terms
  6. 068A Dictionary of Common Data Governance and Data Privacy Terms
  7. 069A Dictionary of Common Big Data Terms
  8. 070A Dictionary of Common Business Intelligence Terms
  9. 071A Dictionary of Common Microsoft Power BI Terms
  10. 072A Dictionary of Common Data Visualization Terms
  11. 073A Dictionary of Common NoSQL Database Terms
  12. 074A Dictionary of Common Database Administration Terms
08Artificial Intelligence11 titles · Open
  1. 035A Dictionary of Common Artificial Intelligence Terms
  2. 036A Dictionary of Common Generative AI Terms
  3. 037A Dictionary of Common Machine Learning Terms
  4. 075A Dictionary of Common Prompt Engineering Terms
  5. 076A Dictionary of Common Large Language Model and AI Agent Terms
  6. 077A Dictionary of Common Deep Learning and Neural Network Terms
  7. 078A Dictionary of Common Natural Language Processing Terms
  8. 079A Dictionary of Common Computer Vision Terms
  9. 080A Dictionary of Common AI Security Terms
  10. 081A Dictionary of Common AI Ethics and Governance Terms
  11. 082A Dictionary of Common Robotics and Automation Terms
09IT Management & Digital Experience8 titles · Open
  1. 011A Dictionary of Common Microsoft 365 Terms
  2. 038A Dictionary of Common IT Service Management Terms
  3. 039A Dictionary of Common Agile Terms
  4. 088A Dictionary of Common IT Asset Management Terms
  5. 097A Dictionary of Common Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation Terms
  6. 098A Dictionary of Common IT Project Management Terms
  7. 099A Dictionary of Common User Experience, User Interface, and Web Accessibility Terms
  8. 100A Dictionary of Common Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Spatial Computing Terms

Catalog numbers are permanent and do not indicate current publication order. English is the source program; selected Spanish, French, audiobook, large-print, and institutional editions may follow title-level demand and quality review.

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