Homonym: scaling (Climbing)
Scaling refers to the process of adjusting the size or capacity of a system, product, or service to meet changing demands. In business, scaling often involves increasing production or expanding operations to serve more customers without sacrificing quality. This can include hiring more staff, upgrading technology, or enhancing infrastructure.
In the context of technology, scaling can be categorized into two types: vertical and horizontal. Vertical scaling, or "scaling up," involves adding resources to a single node, such as increasing the power of a server. Horizontal scaling, or "scaling out," involves adding more nodes to a system, like adding more servers to handle increased traffic.