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Database Design and Modeling with PostgreSQL and MySQL
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Database Design and Modeling with PostgreSQL and MySQL

by Alkin Tezuysal, Ibrar Ahmed
July 2024
Intermediate to advanced
222 pages
5h 57m
English
Packt Publishing
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Understanding Database Scalability

The chapter covers various topics related to database scalability. It begins by explaining what scalability is and why it is important for databases. It then discusses two main types of database scalability: horizontal and vertical scaling.

Horizontal scaling involves adding more servers to a database cluster to increase its processing power and storage capacity. The chapter explains the advantages and challenges of horizontal scaling and provides examples of how it can be implemented.

Vertical scaling, on the other hand, involves adding more resources to a single server, such as CPU, RAM, or storage. The chapter explains the pros and cons of vertical scaling and provides examples of how it can improve

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ISBN: 9781803233475