poor configuration

[/pʊr kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: poor configurations
configuração inadequada
1. An improper or suboptimal arrangement of settings, components, or parameters in a system, software, or hardware that fails to meet requirements or best practices
The server's poor configuration led to frequent crashes and data loss.
A configuração inadequada do servidor resultou em travamentos frequentes e perda de dados.
2. A system setup that is inefficient, insecure, or not properly optimized for its intended purpose
The network's poor configuration made it vulnerable to security breaches.
A configuração inadequada da rede a tornou vulnerável a violações de segurança.
This is a technical term commonly used in IT, software development, and systems administration contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'configuração inadequada' is the standard technical terminology used in professional IT environments and documentation, while in Portugal, 'configuração deficiente' is preferred.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
improper setupsuboptimal configurationfaulty setupinadequate arrangementmisconfiguration
Antonyms / Antônimos
proper configurationoptimal setupcorrect configurationwell-configured system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração inadequada
Most common and widely used term in Brazil
General Brazilian
má configuração
Alternative form emphasizing poorness/badness
São Paulo
configuração ruim
More informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
configuração deficiente
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

configurationsetupsettingssystem optimizationmisconfiguration

Related Idioms & Phrases

misconfigured from the ground up
configuration gone wrong
setup nightmare
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