Description: Manual scaling is the process of manually adjusting the number of instances of a cloud service in response to demand. This approach allows system administrators and solution architects to proactively manage computing resources, ensuring that applications run optimally without incurring unnecessary costs. Unlike automatic scaling, which relies on metrics and algorithms to dynamically adjust resources, manual scaling requires human intervention to assess workload and decide when and how many instances should be added or removed. This method can be particularly useful in environments where demand is predictable or in situations where more granular control over resources is required. However, it can also be less efficient in terms of time and resources, as it depends on the team’s ability to anticipate changes in workload. In the context of cloud computing, manual scaling can be used to balance traffic load across multiple instances, ensuring that no instance becomes overloaded. In terms of FinOps and cloud cost optimization, manual scaling can help organizations avoid excessive spending by allowing them to adjust resources according to their specific needs, rather than letting the system scale automatically and potentially incur unnecessary costs.
