Autoscaling for High-Performing Websites
Companies can scale their operations in two ways: vertically (expanding or contracting) and horizontally (inward or outward). Vertical scaling, or upgrading, enhances the infrastructure, while horizontal scaling involves adding more terminals.
An innovative technology that aids in this process is “Autoscaling.”
Autoscaling is a technique that dynamically manages and allocates computational resources based on the server load. It allows organizations to automatically adjust cloud services, such as server capacities or virtual machines, based on defined conditions like traffic or utilization levels.
For example, if a website experiences sudden high traffic volumes, it can be challenging to manage without slowing down or crashing. Autoscaling addresses this issue by automatically adjusting capacity based on the site’s needs.
It scales up (starts more servers) when traffic increases and scales down (shuts down servers) when traffic decreases. This ensures optimal performance and resource utilization.
We often get questions from customers about the best way to add capacity to their cluster. Is it better to add nodes, or simply to increase the capacity in their nodes? Unfortunately, the truth is there is no best way — like all complex issues in distributed systems, there are…
