Glossary
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- Accessibility
- Designing systems usable by people with various abilities and disabilities.
- ACL
- Used for managing permissions in Joomla and Dolibarr.
- Alt Text
- A description of an image read by screen readers and used for SEO.
- Analytics
- Tools used to analyze data and generate insights.
- API
- A set of defined rules that allow different software applications to communicate with each other.
- API Token
- Authentication credential for the Joomla REST API, used for remote management.
- Asset
- Any item of value owned by a company.
- Authentication
- The process of verifying the identity of a user before granting access.
- Authorization
- The process of granting or denying access to a resource after authentication.
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- Backup
- A copy of data stored separately for recovery purposes.
- BOM
- List of components used in manufacturing.
- Breach
- Incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- Breadcrumbs
- Navigation aids that show a user’s location within a website.
- Breakpoint
- CSS-defined screen width where layout changes for responsiveness.
- Bug
- An error or flaw in software causing unexpected behavior.
- Business Model
- Plan for generating revenue and profit.
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- Cache
- Temporary storage used to improve performance and reduce server load.
- CMS
- Platform for managing digital content (e.g., Joomla).
- Compliance
- Adherence to regulations, laws, and standards.
- Confidentiality
- Security principle ensuring data is only accessible by authorized users.
- CRM
- System for managing customer interactions, e.g., MokoCRM.
- CSS
- Used to style and layout web pages.
- Cybersecurity
- Practices that protect systems and data from attacks.
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- Dashboard
- A visual interface showing key metrics and system information.
- Denial of Service (DoS)
- An attack intended to shut down a machine or network, making it inaccessible to its intended users.
- Dependency
- A relationship where one task relies on another to start or finish.
- Deployment
- The act of releasing new software or features into a live environment.
- Depreciation
- The reduction in value of an asset over time, used for accounting and tax purposes.
- DNS
- Translates domain names into IP addresses.
- Dolibarr
- An open-source ERP and CRM platform used by MokoCRM.
- Domain
- The address where Internet users can access your website (e.g., mokoconsulting.tech).
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- Encryption
- The conversion of information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
- Equity
- Ownership interest in a company, represented by shares of stock.
- ERP
- Software for business process management.
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- Firewall
- A security system that monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules.
- Flexbox
- A CSS layout model that arranges items in rows or columns with flexible spacing and alignment.
- Footer
- The section at the bottom of a webpage, typically containing links, contact info, and legal notices.
- Forecasting
- Estimating future trends based on historical data and market analysis.
- Frontend
- The part of a software application that users interact with directly.
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- Gantt
- A type of bar chart used to illustrate a project schedule over time.
- GDPR
- EU regulation governing data privacy and protection.
- Gross Profit
- Total revenue minus the cost of goods sold, before administrative and marketing expenses.
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- Header
- The top section of a webpage, often containing the site logo, navigation menu, and title.
- Health Token
- A separate token used by Mokonyx for Grafana health monitoring.
- Homepage
- The main or introductory page of a website, usually located at the root of the domain.
- Hosting
- Providing server space for websites, apps, and databases.
- HTML
- The standard markup language for creating web pages.
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- IaaS
- Cloud-based virtual infrastructure that users rent instead of owning.
- Iframe
- An HTML element that allows embedding another HTML page within the current page.
- Incident
- An unplanned interruption to a service or reduction in quality.
- Incident Response
- The process of addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack.
- Integration
- The process of linking systems and software to function together.
- Integrity
- The assurance that information is trustworthy and accurate.
- Inventory
- The raw materials, work-in-process products, and finished goods held by a business for resale.
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- JavaScript
- A programming language that enables interactive elements on web pages.
- Joomla
- A PHP-based content management system used by Moko Consulting.
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- Kanban
- A visual workflow management method using cards and columns.
- Knowledgebase
- A structured repository of articles, guides, and FAQs for self-service support.
- KPI
- A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving business objectives.
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- Malware
- Software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a system.
- Market Share
- The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product.
- Metadata
- Information about a web page that describes its content, such as description and keywords for SEO.
- Middleware
- Software that connects different applications or services to facilitate data exchange.
- Migration
- The process of moving data or systems from one environment to another.
- Milestone
- A significant event or target in a project timeline.
- Modal
- A dialog box or popup that appears over the main content to capture user attention.
- MokoCRM
- The Dolibarr-based CRM/ERP system provided by Moko Consulting.
- Mokonyx
- The managed Joomla website platform and site template from Moko Consulting (formerly WaaS / MokoWaaS).
- MRP
- A production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.
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- Namespace
- A container that holds a set of identifiers to prevent naming conflicts in code.
- Navigation
- The system by which users access different parts of a website, such as menus or links.
- Notification
- An automated alert or message triggered by a system event.
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- Operations Management
- The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization.
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- PaaS
- A cloud model that offers a platform for developers to build and manage apps without managing hardware.
- Padding
- Space between an element’s content and its border in a CSS box model.
- Permissions
- Settings that determine what users can see or do in a system.
- Phishing
- A social engineering attack to steal sensitive information like login credentials or financial details.
- POS
- System for physical transactions, e.g., TakePOS in Dolibarr.
- Profit Margin
- The percentage of revenue that exceeds the costs of doing business.
- Project Management
- The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals.
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- Query
- A request for information from a database or search system.
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- Redirection
- Automatically sending a user from one URL or resource to another.
- Refactor
- Improving existing code structure without changing its external behavior.
- Resource
- Personnel or assets assigned to perform tasks within a project.
- Responsive Design
- A web design approach that ensures pages display well on various devices and screen sizes.
- Responsive Web Design
- A design approach ensuring a website works well across various devices and screen sizes.
- REST
- A modern web API protocol used to exchange data between systems over HTTP.
- Risk Assessment
- The identification and analysis of relevant risks to the achievement of objectives.
- RMM
- Tools that allow IT teams to monitor and control systems remotely.
- ROI
- A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment.
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- SaaS
- A software delivery model where applications are accessed online via subscription.
- Scalability
- The ability of a system to handle increased workload without performance loss.
- Scope
- The boundaries and deliverables defined for a project.
- Security Audit
- A review of systems, policies, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities or ensure compliance.
- SEF
- Search Engine Friendly URLs — clean URLs like /about-us instead of index.php query strings.
- SEO
- Strategies used to improve a website’s visibility on search engines.
- Session
- A temporary record of a user’s interaction with a system.
- Slug
- The part of a URL identifying a specific page (e.g., 'about-us' in www.example.com/about-us).
- SMTP
- A protocol used to send emails from applications or systems.
- SOAP
- An older web API protocol for exchanging structured information.
- Social Engineering
- The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information.
- SQL
- The standard language used to communicate with relational databases such as MySQL.
- Stakeholder
- Any individual or group who has an interest in the success or failure of a business or project.
- Stripe
- An online payment gateway integrated with MokoCRM for digital transactions.
- Support Ticketing System
- A system for logging, tracking, and resolving support requests.
- SVG
- An XML-based format for displaying vector images on the web.
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- Tag
- A keyword or term assigned to a piece of information that helps describe and organize it.
- TakePOS
- Dolibarr module for point-of-sale transactions.
- Task
- A unit of work assigned within a project.
- Template
- A pre-designed format used to generate consistent documents or views.
- Time Tracking
- Recording the time spent on project activities.
- Turnover
- The rate at which employees leave a company or inventory is sold and replaced.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- An extra layer of security that requires a second form of verification in addition to a password.
- Typography
- The style and appearance of text, including fonts, sizes, and spacing.
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- UI
- The space where interactions between humans and machines occur.
- UI Design
- The process of designing interfaces in software with a focus on appearance and usability.
- Update
- Applying software changes to fix bugs, add features, or improve performance.
- Upselling
- A sales technique encouraging the purchase of more expensive items or upgrades.
- URL
- The address of a resource on the Internet.
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- VAT
- A consumption tax added to the sale of goods and services, commonly used in Dolibarr.
- Version Control
- A system that records changes to files over time, allowing you to restore previous versions.
- Vulnerability
- A weakness in a system that could be exploited by a threat actor.
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- WAF
- Web Application Firewall — inspects HTTP requests and blocks attacks such as SQL injection and XSS.
- Webhook
- A mechanism to send real-time data from one system to another based on events.
- Widget
- A small app or tool that enables a specific function on a webpage, such as a calendar or form.
- Wireframe
- A low-fidelity visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website.
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- Zero Downtime
- A deployment strategy that ensures a system remains available during software updates.