Autoscaling is Not Capacity Planning: Understanding the Differences for Optimal Performance

Autoskalierung ist keine Kapazitätsplanung: Die entscheidenden Unterschiede

TL;DR — Autoscaling reacts to load that has already occurred — new servers take time to provision and metrics lag behind real-time demand. For predictable spikes (launches, campaigns, seasonal peaks), you need proactive capacity planning to provision resources before the event. Use autoscaling as a safety net for unexpected variance, not as your primary capacity […]