Choosing Between Vertical And Horizontal Scaling For Your System
Choose vertical scaling for small apps with low traffic & immediate perf boosts. But for scalable & fault-tolerant solutions, go horizontal & add more servers to distribute the workload.
As applications and systems grow, so does the need to handle increased traffic, workload, and data. Scaling—the process of improving a system’s capacity to meet growing demands—is a crucial decision for any tech team. Two common scaling strategies are vertical scaling and horizontal scaling. While they both aim to enhance performance, their approaches differ significantly. Here's a breakdown of each and how they compare. What Is Vertical Scaling? Vertical scaling, also known as scaling up, involves adding more power to an existing server or system. This could mean upgrading the CPU,...