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An application has become very popular and the number of requests/users is increasing quickly. There is a meeting to figure out how to scale the systems so that they can accept user requests and still have the capacity to spare. What is the preferred option?
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Horizontal scaling, also called scaling out, adds new VMs to increase application capacity.
26 comments · newest first
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Tequila
1 month ago
Triangular Scaling sounds interesting, but I prefer the simplicity of Horizontal.
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Mike
1 month ago
Vertical Scaling seems easier but limits growth. Not a fan.
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Fidelia
2 months ago
I agree, Horizontal Scaling allows for better load distribution.
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Kiley
2 months ago
I think Horizontal Scaling is the best option. More servers, more capacity!
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Loren
2 months ago
True, but Horizontal Scaling can handle sudden spikes better.
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Youlanda
2 months ago
Vertical Scaling sounds easier, but it has limits.
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Quentin
2 months ago
I agree, Horizontal Scaling is flexible and cost-effective.
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Pok
2 months ago
I think Horizontal Scaling is the best option. More servers, more capacity!
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Shenika
3 months ago
True, but Horizontal Scaling can be more complex to manage.
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Hailey
3 months ago
Vertical Scaling seems easier, but it has limits.
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Karina
3 months ago
I agree, Horizontal Scaling allows for better load distribution.
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Helaine
3 months ago
I think Horizontal Scaling is the best option. More servers, more capacity!
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Viola
3 months ago
Wait, Triangular Scaling? Never heard of that before!
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Jade
4 months ago
Definitely prefer Horizontal Scaling for flexibility.
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Kent
5 months ago
Circular Scaling sounds interesting, but is it really effective?
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Maryanne
5 months ago
Vertical Scaling can get super expensive, though.
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Dorothy
5 months ago
I think Horizontal Scaling is the way to go!
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Grover
6 months ago
Wait, Triangular Scaling? Never heard of that before!
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Lachelle
6 months ago
Definitely prefer Horizontal Scaling for flexibility.
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Dallas
6 months ago
Circular Scaling sounds interesting, but is it really effective?
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Barbra
6 months ago
Vertical Scaling can get super expensive, though.
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Armando
6 months ago
I think Horizontal Scaling is the way to go!
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Edwin
6 months ago
Circular scaling? I don't recall that term being used in our discussions. Is it really a valid option for scaling?
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Wynell
7 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe horizontal scaling is preferred because it adds more machines rather than just upgrading one.
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Pearline
7 months ago
Vertical scaling sounds familiar, but I feel like it has limitations compared to horizontal scaling, especially with user growth.
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Whitney
7 months ago
I think I remember something about horizontal scaling being more effective for handling increased user requests, but I'm not entirely sure.