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Allow 10 minutes from last push for the staging site to build. If the link doesn't work, try using incognito mode instead. For internal reviewers, check web-documentation repo actions for staging build status. Link to build for this PR: http://docs-dev.timescale.com/docs-add-glossary

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overall LGTM!

I specifically reviewed the definitations of common keywords we use.

billy-the-fish and others added 4 commits September 3, 2025 09:57
Co-authored-by: Anastasiia Tovpeko <114177030+atovpeko@users.noreply.github.com>
Signed-off-by: Iain Cox <iain@timescale.com>
@atovpeko atovpeko marked this pull request as draft September 3, 2025 13:32
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atovpeko commented Sep 3, 2025

@billy-the-fish terms to discuss:

@atovpeko please remove the following.

Boolean: a data type that can hold one of two values: true or false.
Configuration: the set of parameters and settings that control how a database system operates.
CPU (central processing unit): the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.
CSV (Comma-Separated Values): a simple file format used to store tabular data where each line represents a row and commas separate the columns.
Dashboard: a visual display of key metrics, indicators, and data points relevant to monitoring system performance.
Database: an organized collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system.
DNS (domain name system): a hierarchical naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the internet or a private network.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): an application protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems.
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure): an extension of HTTP that uses encryption for secure communication over networks.
IP (Internet Protocol): the principal communications protocol in the internet protocol suite for relaying data across network boundaries.
License: legal permission granted by a copyright holder to use software under specified terms and conditions.
Networking: the practice of connecting computers and other devices to share resources and communicate.
SaaS (Software as a Service): cloud-hosted software platforms relying on scalable databases to manage telemetry, user data, and operational metrics.
Statistics: quantitative data and metrics collected about database operations and performance.
Subnet: a logical subdivision of an IP network that allows for better organization and security of network resources.
Troubleshooting: the process of diagnosing and resolving problems in database systems or applications.

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