Terms explained

The technical terms from this handbook are explained here in simple words. They are sorted alphabetically.

Backup version: A safety copy. A backup version is the copy from a specific point in time.

Branch: A line of work in your code. This lets you test changes without changing the original.

Certificate: The digital ID of a website. It makes encryption possible.

Container: A closed-off area on the server. A program runs in it on its own.

DNS: The address book of the internet. It tells the browser where an address can be found.

Firewall: A protective wall. It only lets allowed connections through.

Gateway: An entrance. The SSH gateway is the entrance for SSH connections.

Git repository: A place where your code is stored with all its versions.

Guard: An automatic checking program from Envbay. It locks instances in case of misuse.

HTTPS: An encrypted connection to a website. You recognize it by the padlock in the browser.

Image: A finished package for a container. It contains the program and everything it needs.

Instance: Your own development server at Envbay. Your projects run in it.

Logs: The log of an application. It shows what it did and what went wrong.

Mailpit: A test mailbox. It catches the emails of your application so nothing goes outside.

Trial: The free period with the Free plan. It lasts 7 days and can be extended once.

Plan: A package with a fixed price. It sets computing power, memory and features.

Port: A door number on a server. Each service listens on its own number.

Port scan: Scanning a server for open doors. This is not allowed at Envbay.

Project: Your application, for example a website or a shop.

Ring: A group of instances that receive an update at the same time.

Runtime: The programming language a project runs in, for example PHP or Node.js.

Service page: The page of your instance in my.envbay.com. There you restart, change the plan and cancel.

SSH: A secure connection to a server. With it you work in your own editor.

Staging: A test version of your site before launch.

Template: A finished example project you start from.

Terminal: A window into which you type commands.

Ticket: A message to support. You write it in the customer area.

Token: A long secret text. It replaces a password for programs.

Tunnel: A protected connection through the internet. It lets you reach services that are otherwise hidden.

Wildcard: A placeholder. A wildcard certificate applies to all projects under your name.