Provisioning in cloud computing refers to the process of setting up or configuring the necessary hardware and software to create a cloud environment.

• Provisioning involves all the processes necessary to manage access to data and resources, and make them available to users and systems.
• It can be done manually, but is often automated in cloud environments to improve efficiency and reduce the chance of errors.

Provisioning works by setting up the necessary hardware and software resources, and then configuring them to create a cloud environment.

• This can involve setting up servers, installing operating systems and applications, and configuring network settings.
• In a cloud environment, provisioning is often automated using tools and scripts, which can create and configure resources at the click of a button.

A cloud service provider, CloudServe, uses automated provisioning to quickly set up new environments for their customers. When a customer signs up for a new service, a provisioning script runs that sets up the necessary resources, installs the required software, and configures the network settings. This allows CloudServe to provide a ready-to-use environment to their customers in a matter of minutes.