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Learn commonly referenced terms and phrases used in Data & Artificial Intelligence Glossary Learn commonly referenced terms and phrases used in Data & Artificial Intelligence API (Application Programming Interface) API (Application Programming Interface) Application Programming Interface. In software, this term refers to a way of programmatically interacting with a the software, without the use of a user-interface built for humans. App App The app is what we call the main Interloop web application, this is the part you log in to, and where you can view and configure your organization's Connections, Jobs, Datasets, Monitors, & more. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. Business Intelligence (BI) Business Intelligence (BI) Business intelligence (BI) leverages software and services to transform data into actionable insights that inform an organization’s business decisions. CDN CDN Content Delivery Network. CDN's are a network of servers which make downloading files faster for end users by placing them all around the world to reduce latency and transfer time over the internet. Connection Connection A connection refers to the link between Interloop and an Operational System or Database. Interloop can either pull data from a Connection into the data engine or can sync data back out into a connection. Data Lakehouse Data Lakehouse A data lakehouse is a new, open data management architecture that combines the flexibility, cost-efficiency, and scale of data lakes with the data management and ACID transactions of data warehouses, enabling business intelligence (BI) and machine learning (ML) on all data. Data Pipeline Data Pipeline A data pipeline is a series of data processing steps that moves data from one place to another. In Interloop an Ingestion or Sync Job would be synonymous with a Data Pipeline in other tools. ELT (Extract Load Transform) ELT (Extract Load Transform) Extract Load Transform. This is a similar but slightly different approach from ETL in which data is extracted from a source system, loaded into a central repository, and then later transformed on demand as needed. Ingestion Ingestion The act of retrieving or fetching data from a Connection. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) A SQL-based API created by Sun Microsystems to enable Java applications to use SQL for database access. A JDBC Source is one that supports JDBC connectivity. The JDBC driver for that data source and the URL format is required to set up the connection. JSON JSON JSON, or Javascript Object Notation, is a convenient format for storing structured data. OAuth OAuth An open standard for authorization that allows applications or websites limited access to resources hosted by other apps and websites on behalf of the user without sharing the user’s password. Rate Limits Rate Limits The limits imposed by an API vendor, such as Intercom, HubSpot, on the number of API requests sent to their public APIs. Reverse ETL Reverse ETL Reverse ETL is the process of sending data residing in your data lakehouse to various downstream operational tools. This includes various SaaS marketing, analytics, sales, and customer support tools. SaaS (Software as a Service) SaaS (Software as a Service) A software distribution model where the application is hosted by a company on its servers and is accessed by clients via the internet by paying a subscription fee. For example, Salesforce. Schema Schema A schema refers to the design of a database, including which fields are currently configured, what data types of stored in these fields. If you were to think of a database as a spreadsheet with columns and rows, the schedule would be the first row that defines the field names, plus the data types and formatting rules for each column. SDK (Software Development Kit) SDK (Software Development Kit) Software Development Kit. This is combination of libraries and tooling that can make it easier for developers to interact with the Interloop API. Service Account Service Account A service account is a login that is used with a team or a system rather than an actual individual. Often when connecting to operational systems, it can be helpful to setup a service account rather than using the login credentials of an existing user. SQL SQL Structured Query Language. The standard language for querying and retrieving information for analysis. SQL can be used to query raw data, group data, aggregate data and much more. For instance to query all leads that with the persona of "Rational Ray" would translate to the following in SQL: select * from leads where persona equals 'Relational Ray' Transformation Transformation The process of changing the format and structure of data. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) A UUID is a unique string that can be used to identify a particular record. Warehouse Warehouse A place to store the data accumulated from a wide range of heterogeneous Sources, generally used for data analysis and reporting. For example, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery or Snowflake. Interloop has both Data Lake & Data Warehouse capabilities baked in.

A data pipeline is a series of data processing steps that moves data from one place to another. In Interloop an Ingestion or Sync Job would be synonymous with a Data Pipeline in other tools. Data Pipeline A data pipeline is a series of data processing steps that moves data from one place to another. In Interloop an Ingestion or Sync Job would be synonymous with a Data Pipeline in other tools. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

Extract Load Transform. This is a similar but slightly different approach from ETL in which data is extracted from a source system, loaded into a central repository, and then later transformed on demand as needed. ELT (Extract Load Transform) Extract Load Transform. This is a similar but slightly different approach from ETL in which data is extracted from a source system, loaded into a central repository, and then later transformed on demand as needed. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

Structured Query Language. The standard language for querying and retrieving information for analysis. SQL can be used to query raw data, group data, aggregate data and much more. For instance to query all leads that with the persona of "Rational Ray" would translate to the following in SQL: select * from leads where persona equals 'Relational Ray' SQL Structured Query Language. The standard language for querying and retrieving information for analysis. SQL can be used to query raw data, group data, aggregate data and much more. For instance to query all leads that with the persona of "Rational Ray" would translate to the following in SQL: select * from leads where persona equals 'Relational Ray' Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

The process of changing the format and structure of data. Transformation The process of changing the format and structure of data. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

Software Development Kit. This is combination of libraries and tooling that can make it easier for developers to interact with the Interloop API. SDK (Software Development Kit) Software Development Kit. This is combination of libraries and tooling that can make it easier for developers to interact with the Interloop API. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

The app is what we call the main Interloop web application, this is the part you log in to, and where you can view and configure your organization's Connections, Jobs, Datasets, Monitors, & more. App The app is what we call the main Interloop web application, this is the part you log in to, and where you can view and configure your organization's Connections, Jobs, Datasets, Monitors, & more. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

An open standard for authorization that allows applications or websites limited access to resources hosted by other apps and websites on behalf of the user without sharing the user’s password. OAuth An open standard for authorization that allows applications or websites limited access to resources hosted by other apps and websites on behalf of the user without sharing the user’s password. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN

Discover Interloop's tools, guides, and expert resources to navigate your data strategy with confidence. From data sheets to webinars, find everything you need to master data management across your organization. Resource Hub Your launchpad for all things data: tools and resources to navigate, manage and master your organization's data orbit. Ready To Get Started? You're one small step from starting your data-driven journey. LOOP ME IN Launch Point Your data-driven journey starts here in three, two, one.... WEBINAR You Can’t Have an AI Strategy Without a Data Strategy Go PLAY BOOK Implementing Copilot Go DATA SHEET Who Is Interloop Go DATA SHEET Microsoft Fabric Overview Go Maintain Flight Path Continue your flight path with the latest insights, strategies, and updates to keep your data mission on course.

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