Are you starting to face scaling issues in your software?

Congrats! That means that you are getting more users and your product is successful. But how can you scale your application so it could continue to grow?

Enterprise projects typically use scaling out, or horizontal scalability because the costs are relatively low for almost unlimited growth. Adding pieces of hardware that are similar to or compatible with the current system components makes the process cheap and easy. But the speed of systems using horizontal scalability might be lower because it is limited by the server’s communication speed.

Vertical scalability is preferable when focusing more on performance. Rather than adding more hardware, this method adds network interfaces, memory, or storage to handle growing workloads. The smaller quantity of pieces in the system also decreases vulnerability while maintaining higher speeds.

Even if your company isn’t growing right now, preparing for future scaling can provide both short- and long-term benefits. It can lower costs by allowing you to pay just for your current workload, knowing that the system will be capable of growing in the future. In comparison, a system unable to scale might require buying a large bundle of software tools upfront in an attempt to prepare for any unforeseeable future changes in workload.

Lack of focus on scalability can lead to some negative effects. You won’t sense them at first when the workload is moderate. However, as soon as growth puts more strain on the system, your productivity could be jeopardized. It can only be cured with patches that make the system more complex, compounding the problems over time.

Users will suffer as loading times become slower due to an overloaded server.

Employees will struggle, and they will eventually avoid using your software in favor of a more reliable solution. These problems can lead to risks for breaches and data loss.

The scalability methods and tools that you choose should depend on the size and needs of your company and its IT systems. Every solution would be unique and depend on your current status and business requirements. Let us know if you want to figure out the best way you can scale your application so it can continue to grow.