active infrastructure
[/ˈæktɪv ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: active infrastructures
infraestrutura ativa
1. Infrastructure systems that require active monitoring, maintenance, and management to function, as opposed to passive infrastructure that requires minimal intervention
The active infrastructure includes all networked devices, servers, and monitoring systems that continuously require updates and maintenance.
A infraestrutura ativa inclui todos os dispositivos em rede, servidores e sistemas de monitoramento que continuamente requerem atualizações e manutenção.
2. In telecommunications and networking, equipment and systems that process, route, or actively manage data flow
Active infrastructure components such as routers, switches, and firewalls are essential for network operations.
Componentes de infraestrutura ativa como roteadores, comutadores e firewalls são essenciais para operações de rede.
3. Physical assets in urban planning that support dynamic functions and require ongoing operational management
Public transportation systems represent active infrastructure that needs constant service and upgrades.
Sistemas de transporte público representam infraestrutura ativa que necessita de serviço e atualizações constantes.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT, telecommunications, and urban planning sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the growth of the tech industry in São Paulo and the expansion of telecommunications networks. The term reflects the shift toward more sophisticated, managed infrastructure systems in developing urban centers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep infrastructure active
active infrastructure maintenance
active infrastructure management
active infrastructure deployment
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