Provisioning of compute resources refers to the process of allocating computing resources such as virtual machines, containers, or bare metal servers to meet the demands of an application or workload. This involves configuring the hardware and software components required to create a computing environment, such as CPU, memory, storage, network interfaces, and operating systems.
Provisioning can be done manually, where an administrator configures and sets up the computing environment, or it can be automated, where provisioning is done through a script or API call. Cloud providers often offer automated provisioning tools, allowing users to quickly and easily deploy resources on demand.
The benefits of automated provisioning include faster deployment times, consistent configurations, and reduced errors. It also allows for more efficient resource utilization, as resources can be allocated only when needed and de-allocated when no longer required, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
