Q15Cloud Computing
Question
4 marks
Explain the concept of Resource Provisioning in the cloud.
Answer
Resource provisioning is the process of allocating computing resources (CPU, memory, storage) to cloud applications as needed.
It ensures that the right amount of resources is available to an application at the right time. Over-provisioning leads to wasted resources and higher costs, while under-provisioning leads to performance degradation and SLA violations. Cloud computing relies on dynamic provisioning, where resources are scaled up or down automatically based on workload demands, ensuring elasticity and optimal utilization.