👉 Reserves computing refers to the unused or underutilized computing capacity that a cloud service provider maintains to ensure flexibility and reliability in meeting unexpected demand or scaling operations. This reserved capacity is typically allocated as a percentage of the provider's total capacity and is not used by customers for their own workloads. It acts as a buffer, allowing providers to quickly allocate resources to meet sudden spikes in demand or unexpected workloads without incurring the costs of provisioning new, fully utilized resources. For customers, this means they can benefit from predictable pricing and enhanced service levels, as the provider can efficiently manage and distribute these reserved resources across multiple customers.
