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Resource Provisioning in Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is built on the idea of flexibility, efficiency, and scalability. A central component that makes this possible is resource provisioning.
7 min readApr 18, 2025
This tutorial explains what resource provisioning is, how it works, the methods involved, and how major cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) implement it. You can visit the detailed tutorial on cloud computing here.
What is Resource Provisioning?
Resource provisioning is the process of allocating computing resources on need. In simple terms, it means getting the right amount of computing power at the right time.
The main types of resources involved in provisioning include:
- Computing Resources: These refer to the processing capabilities required to run applications. They include central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), memory (RAM), and containers. These components ensure the execution and performance of software services.
- Storage Resources: These include block storage, object…