Scalability

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Definition

The ability to automatically get more computing power when needed and less when not needed. Like a restaurant that can instantly add more tables during busy times and remove them when quiet.

Real-World Example

A website uses scalability to handle millions of visitors during Black Friday sales without crashing, then scales back afterward.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services allow automatic adjustment of resources based on demand, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.

AWS
Auto Scaling
AZ
Azure Autoscale
GCP
Google Cloud Autoscaler
OCI
OCI Autoscaling

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