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Horizontal scaling vs Vertical Scaling in System Design

Soma on February 29, 2024

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Rushikesh

Very well explained!

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Soma

Thanks

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Zac_A_Clifton

I am looking to create a product that looks to solve this problem instead of having to build all the automation yourself.
autoscaler.dev/

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Rishab Kumar Singh

Very informative article, really liked the way you explained in simple yet informative manner.
Thank you :)

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Shyju Kanaprath

Could you explain how to scale a database instance horizontally?

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Soma

Hello Shyju, to horizontally scale a database instance, consider employing techniques such as sharding, replication, or partitioning, which involve distributing data across multiple servers based on a chosen key or strategy.

Sharding breaks the database into independent pieces (shards), replication creates copies of the database on multiple servers, and partitioning divides large tables into smaller partitions. Load balancing, achieved through a load balancer, helps distribute queries evenly among multiple database servers, suitable for read-heavy workloads.

Alternatively, utilizing distributed databases, containerization with orchestration tools, and implementing caching mechanisms are effective approaches. These methods collectively enable the efficient handling of increasing data, traffic, or request loads while ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization