automaticdeploymentmodule
nounUK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk dɪˈplɔɪmənt ˈmɒdjuːl/
US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk dɪˈplɔɪmənt ˈmɑːdʒuːl/
A tool that puts new computer programs in place by itself, without a person doing it.
The automaticdeploymentmodule sent the new game update to every computer in the school overnight.
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2. A reusable software component that handles the steps of releasing an application to servers.
The team plugged the automaticdeploymentmodule into their build system to ship code faster.
3. A hardware or firmware unit that installs and configures software on devices without manual help.
Each smart camera ships with an automaticdeploymentmodule that sets itself up on first boot.
4. A scheduled job that pushes configuration changes to many machines at once.
The automaticdeploymentmodule ran at midnight and updated all the office laptops.