Which characteristic best describes a system that can handle an increasing number of workloads or expand its capacity to accommodate growth without compromising performance or security?
Scalability refers to the capability of a system, network, or process to handle a growing amount of work or its potential to be enlarged to accommodate that growth. A scalable system can maintain or even improve performance and security as the size of the system increases. Other options, such as adaptability and flexibility, may be components of a scalable system, but they do not directly define the system's ability to grow. Durability refers to the system's ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage, which does not directly relate to scalability.
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What are some examples of scalable systems?
What is the difference between vertical and horizontal scalability?
How does scalability relate to performance and security?