The Invisible Safety Net: Navigating Auto-Scaling Strategies for Peak Traffic
Summary: The Mechanics of Auto-Scaling Core Premise: Transitioning from “Vertical” (larger servers) to “Horizontal” (more servers) scaling to ensure high availability, redundancy, and brand trust during volatile traffic spikes. Key Scaling Strategies Reactive (Dynamic): Triggered by real-time thresholds (e.g., CPU > 70%). Best for unexpected surges. Scheduled: Pre-emptive scaling for known events (e.g., Monday morning…









