Scalability

Scalability depends on many factors, including the hardware used, the types of content and applications deployed, and the amount of available RAM. This section discusses ways Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0 greatly improve your applications.

IIS 7.0 offers many features to help with scalability. Kernel-level caching, Dynamic Compression, and Integrated Pipeline are some of the features that can help you out.

During Design

Probably nothing has more impact on scalability than the design phase of an application. You can deploy a sample and test it under load in a controlled environment during the design phase.

Understanding the Application’s Nature

Understanding your application well can help with scalability. Is most of the data dynamic or ...

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