Abstract: A computer-implemented method related to dynamic resource provisioning, includes: receiving, at a computer, a request to facilitate a testing environment, where the request specifies a number and type of resources to be included in the testing environment. A database which lists available resources in systems and/or devices that are in communication with the computer is inspected and the available resources are compared to the number and type of resources specified in the request to be included in the testing environment. In response to determining that a valid combination of the available resources meets the number and type of resources specified in the request to be included in the testing environment, the database is updated to indicate that each of the resources in the valid combination are in use. Moreover, the request is satisfied by returning information about the resources in the valid combination.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes: receiving, at a computer, a request to facilitate a testing environment, where the request specifies a number and type of resources to be included in the testing environment. A database which lists available resources in systems and/or devices that are in communication with the computer is inspected and the available resources are compared to the number and type of resources specified in the request to be included in the testing environment. In response to determining that a valid combination of the available resources meets the number and type of resources specified in the request to be included in the testing environment, the database is updated to indicate that each of the resources in the valid combination are in use. Moreover, the request is satisfied by returning information about the resources in the valid combination.