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==Computing==
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The resource management concepts of pooling can easily be abstracted and [[virtual]]ized:
The resource management concepts of pooling can easily be abstracted and [[Virtuality|virtualized]]:
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Pooling is a resource management term that refers to the grouping together of resources (assets, equipment, personnel, effort, etc.) for the purposes of maximizing advantage and/or minimizing risk to the users. The term is used in many disciplines.

Finance

Pooling is the grouping together of assets, and related strategies for minimizing risk. Debt instruments with similar characteristics, such as mortgages, can be pooled into a new security, for example:

Computing

The resource management concepts of pooling can easily be abstracted and virtualized:

Equipment

Pooling of equipment is used to maintain "ready for use" equipment while damaged or dirty equipment is repaired and cleaned, by replacing it with an identical piece of equipment from the pool.

See also