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M. I. AhmedCloud-Native DevOps https://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0407-6_6

6. Scalability and Autoscaling Strategies

Mohammed Ilyas Ahmed1  
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Boston, MA, USA
 

“Auto-scaling: Why let your applications take a nap when they could be running marathons”

In this chapter, we will explore the fundamental principles and advanced strategies for achieving scalability, with a focus on autoscaling mechanisms. We will begin by examining the core concepts of scalability, distinguishing between horizontal and vertical scaling approaches, and discussing the challenges posed by stateless and stateful services. Understanding these principles will provide a solid foundation for ...

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