ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

IT infrastructure

Imagine you need to play with your toys, but first you need a big space to put all of them in. Your room is not big enough for that, so you need to find a bigger place where you can keep your toys organized and safe.

Now, imagine that a company needs a "room" to keep all the information they need to work. This "room" is called IT infrastructure. It is a big space and it needs special equipment, like computers, servers, cables, and other tools to store, process, and connect all the information.

Just like you need to take care of your toys, you need to take care of your IT infrastructure. A person who takes care of the IT infrastructure is called an IT administrator. They make sure everything is working properly and fix anything that is broken.

There are many types of IT infrastructure, like cloud infrastructure, network infrastructure, and storage infrastructure. Each type has its own special tools and equipment. Think of it like different toy boxes for different types of toys.

In conclusion, IT infrastructure is like a big space that a company uses to keep all the information safe and organized. It needs special equipment, and someone to take care of it to make sure everything works properly.