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Glossary#

Term Description
Docker An open platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. Docker provides the ability to package and run an application in a loosely isolated environment called a container
Docker Compose A tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications
Database An organized collection of data stored and accessed electronically. Databases are structured to facilitate the storage, retrieval, modification, and deletion of data in conjunction with various data-processing operations. A database management system extracts information from the database in response to queries
Identification Search for the most suitable biometric face template by comparing the feature vectors of a photo image of a face with a list of similar biometric templates in the database (one to many)
Container A runnable instance of an image. A container is defined by its image as well as any configuration options provided to it when it was created or started. When a container is removed, any changes to its state that are not stored in persistent storage disappear. The isolation and security allow to run many containers simultaneously on a given host
Docker image A Docker image is a read-only template that contains a set of instructions for creating a container that can run on the Docker platform. It provides a convenient way to package up applications and preconfigured server environments
Softwear A program or set of programs used to control a computer
Physical access control system (PACS) A set of hardware and software tools aimed at controlling the entrance and exit in order to ensure safety and regulate visits to a particular facility