What is the difference between throttling and scaling?

What is the difference between throttling and scaling?

Throttling is the intentional limiting of resource usage, while scaling involves increasing resources to handle demand.

Can you give me an example of throttling in action?

Sure! An example of throttling is when a web server limits the number of requests from a single IP to prevent overload.

And how does scaling work in cloud services?

In cloud services, scaling can be vertical (adding more power to existing machines) or horizontal (adding more machines).

Which approach is better for handling sudden traffic spikes?

Horizontal scaling is often better for sudden spikes, as it allows for distributing the load across multiple servers.