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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
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