Software-Defined Compute (SDC)
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Software-Defined Compute (SDC) is a concept in cloud computing and virtualization that abstracts computing resources, such as virtual machines (VMs) or containers, from physical servers, enabling dynamic allocation, management, and scaling of compute resources based on workload demands. Introduced in the early 2000s, SDC allows organizations to treat compute resources as programmable entities that can be provisioned, configured, and controlled through software-defined interfaces or APIs, rather than being tied to specific hardware configurations. SDC facilitates the automation of provisioning and deployment tasks, improves resource utilization and efficiency, and enables rapid scalability and elasticity in cloud and virtualized environments. By decoupling compute resources from underlying hardware, SDC enables organizations to optimize performance, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness in managing their computing infrastructure. s://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-defined_computing