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What is the difference between "vertical scaling" and "horizontal scaling"?
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The correct answer is A) Vertical scaling adds more power (CPU/RAM) to an existing machine; horizontal scaling adds more machines to the system
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Correct Answer
Vertical scaling adds more power (CPU/RAM) to an existing machine; horizontal scaling adds more machines to the system
Explanation
Vertical scaling ("scale up") increases a single server's capacity, while horizontal scaling ("scale out") distributes load across multiple servers, often offering better fault tolerance.
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