Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling: Understanding Key Differences, Advantages, and Limitations
Apr10
on April 10, 2024
at 10:50 pm
Scaling a server to handle a rise in both traffic and demand can be difficult. Any seasoned developer knows that. Why is it such a challenge? Because it demands in-depth planning and evaluation of everything from pricing to potential growth in years to come. There are two main types of server scaling: horizontal and vertical. horizontal scaling (otherwise known as “scaling out”) requires that you increase the number of servers you use already. That can be compared to expanding a road with extra lanes to allow for more vehicles. Vertical scaling (“scaling up”) focuses on improving the capabilities of an…
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