Scaling Your System: Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling
When your system is growing and demands are increasing, it’s important to ensure that your system is able to handle the load. Scaling is the process of adding resources to your system to handle increased demand. As cloud systems continue to become more prevalent in modern computing, the ability to scale these systems effectively has become an essential requirement for any organization. Scaling refers to the process of adjusting the computing resources allocated to a system to meet the demands of its users, ensuring that the system can handle the increasing load effectively. There are two main approaches to scaling: horizontal and vertical scaling. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between the two and when to use each approach. Vertical Scaling Vertical scaling, also known as "scaling up," involves adding more resources to an existing machine to increase its capacity. This approach involves upgrading the CPU, memory, or storage capacity of an existing machine, all...