CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

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What type of scaling involves upgrading a server to one with greater capabilities?

Horizontal
Round-robin
Elasticity
Vertical

The correct answer is: Vertical

Vertical scaling refers to the process of upgrading a server's capabilities to handle increased demand by adding more power to an existing machine. This can include enhancing CPU, RAM, storage, or other resources to improve performance and capacity. This approach contrasts with horizontal scaling, where additional servers are added to spread the load. Vertical scaling can be beneficial because it can simplify application management (as you maintain fewer server units) and may require less reconfiguration compared to distributing workloads across multiple machines. However, there are limitations, such as hardware constraints and potential downtime during the upgrade process. Understanding vertical scaling is crucial for cloud environments, as it directly impacts performance and resource management.