Over-provisioning

Over-provisioning refers to the practice of allocating more resources than may typically be needed for a task or system. This can apply to areas such as cloud computing, where extra storage, bandwidth, or processing power is provided to ensure performance during peak demand. While it increases reliability and reduces the risk of shortages, over-provisioning can lead to wasted resources and higher costs. Organizations must balance their need for reliability with efficiency to optimize resource use while maintaining effectiveness in their operations.