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== Computational Resource Categories == | == Computational Resource Categories == | ||
'''CPU''' (pronounced as separate letters): Is the abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place. | '''CPU''' (pronounced as separate letters): Is the abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place. | ||
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'''Volume Snapshot:''' A point-in-time copy of an OpenStack storage volume. Used for backups or as a base to instantiate (launch) other VMs. | '''Volume Snapshot:''' A point-in-time copy of an OpenStack storage volume. Used for backups or as a base to instantiate (launch) other VMs. | ||
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