ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Capacity optimization

Alright kiddo, let me explain capacity optimization to you in a way that you can easily understand it!

Imagine you have a big box of toys. You love all your toys, but you only have limited space in your room to keep them all. If you try to keep all your toys in your room, it will be very crowded and messy. So, what can you do to make sure you can keep all your toys without making a mess?

Here's where capacity optimization comes in! Capacity optimization means finding the best way to use the space you have. In our example, it means figuring out how to fit all your toys in your room without making a mess. This might mean getting rid of some toys that you don't really play with, or organizing your toys in a way that takes up less space.

Now, let's apply this idea to businesses. Businesses also have limited space, but instead of toys, they have things like data, software, and hardware. If a business tries to keep all of this stuff in one place, it can get cluttered, slow, and inefficient. Capacity optimization helps businesses figure out how to best use the space they have so they can run more smoothly and efficiently. This might mean moving some data or software to a different location, or finding a way to use hardware more efficiently.

In short, capacity optimization is all about finding the best way to use the space you have, whether it's in your room or in a business. By doing this, you can keep everything organized, efficient, and working smoothly!