What is a scalable server?
What is a scalable server? What is a Scale Up Server? A scale up server increases its workload capacity by adding memory and processing power, i.e., building “up” rather than “out,” which would mean adding server units.
Why should a server be scalable?
It can add resources and scale up to seamlessly handle increased customer demand and larger workloads. It can easily and seamlessly remove resources when demand and workloads decrease.
What is an example of a scalable system?
For example, a package delivery system is scalable because more packages can be delivered by adding more delivery vehicles. However, if all packages had to first pass through a single warehouse for sorting, the system would not be as scalable, because one warehouse can handle only a limited number of packages.
What does scalable mean?
Scalability refers to the ability of an organization (or a system, such as a computer network) to perform well under an increased or expanding workload. A system that scales well will be able to maintain or increase its level of performance even as it is tested by larger and larger operational demands.
