Description: A ‘Resource Broker’ is a service that manages the distribution of resources among various applications or services, optimizing the use of available infrastructure. This concept has become fundamental in cloud computing environments, where resource demand can vary significantly. Resource brokers allow organizations to allocate and redistribute resources efficiently, ensuring that critical applications have access to the necessary capacity without wasting resources. These systems can monitor the use of CPU, memory, storage, and network, and can dynamically adjust resource allocation based on current needs. Additionally, they facilitate the integration of different platforms, whether in public cloud, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), or hybrid environments, where local and cloud resources are combined. Virtualization and containers also benefit from resource brokers, as they enable more granular and efficient workload management. In summary, a resource broker is essential for maximizing operational efficiency and ensuring optimal performance in modern IT environments.
