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provisioning
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən.ɪŋ/
[/prəˈvɪʒ.ən.ɪŋ/]
allocating resources
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of setting up and allocating the resources needed for a system or service.
Example
Automatic provisioning spins up new servers within seconds whenever traffic spikes sharply.
Automatic provisioning spins up new servers within seconds whenever traffic spikes sharply.
Etymology
From Latin 'providere' (to foresee); the IT resource sense is recent.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cloud computing and IT operations.