Auto-scaling
/ˈɔːtəʊ skeɪlɪŋ/
Definition
A cloud feature automatically adding or removing compute instances based on demand to maintain performance.
Example in context
"Auto-scaling adds instances within 90 seconds when CPU exceeds 70%, and removes them when traffic drops."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Auto-scaling in context by working through exercises in the Cloud Infrastructure module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.