A digital negative (DNG) is a file format for storing raw image data from a digital camera. It was developed by Adobe in order to provide a more open standard for raw image files, as well as to address some of the deficiencies of the proprietary raw formats used by some camera manufacturers. DNG is … Read more
Data residency refers to the physical location of where data is stored. Data sovereignty is the concept that data should be stored within the borders of the country where it was collected. This is important for two reasons: 1) to ensure that the data is subject to the laws of that country, and 2) to … Read more
The EU Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) is a European Union directive that was adopted in 1995. It regulates the handling of personal data by controllers and processors within the European Union. The directive requires that data controllers take steps to protect the personal data of EU citizens from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. In … Read more
Metadata is data that provides information about other data. In other words, it is data about data. The term is typically used in reference to databases, and the metadata for a given database can provide information about the structure of the database, as well as the data it contains. Metadata can be divided into two … Read more
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation of the European Union (EU) that became effective on May 25, 2018. It strengthens and builds on the EU’s current data protection framework, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the 1995 Data Protection Directive. The GDPR sets out the rules for how personal data must … Read more
XSD is a schema language; it is used to define the structure, content and semantics of XML documents. An XML schema is a collection of XML elements that describes the structure, content and semantics of a class of XML documents. What is the difference between XML Schema and XSD? XML Schema is a language for … Read more
A spreadsheet is a software application that allows users to enter and manipulate data. Spreadsheets are typically used to store data in tabular form, making it easy to see relationships between data points. Common features of spreadsheet software include the ability to insert and delete rows and columns, perform calculations on data, and create charts … Read more
A distributed cache is a type of cache that is spread across multiple computers in a network. It is used to improve the performance of applications by storing frequently accessed data in a central location that can be accessed by all computers in the network. Distributed caches are often used in web applications to store … Read more
The data life cycle is the process that data goes through from the moment it is collected until the moment it is no longer needed. This cycle includes four main stages: 1) Data collection: This is the stage where data is first gathered. Data can be collected manually or automatically. 2) Data processing: This is … Read more
The term ROT (redundant, outdated, trivial information) refers to data that is no longer needed, is inaccurate, or is of no value. This type of data can often accumulate over time, taking up valuable storage space and making it difficult to find the information you need. To avoid this, it is important to regularly review … Read more
