node scaling

[/noʊd ˈskeɪlɪŋ/]
noun
escalonamento de nós
1. The process of adjusting the number of computational nodes in a network or distributed system to meet performance demands
The cloud provider implemented automatic node scaling to handle peak traffic periods.
O provedor de nuvem implementou escalonamento automático de nós para lidar com períodos de pico de tráfego.
2. In blockchain or distributed ledger technology, the addition or removal of network nodes to optimize capacity and efficiency
Node scaling is critical for maintaining network performance as the cryptocurrency grows.
O escalonamento de nós é crítico para manter o desempenho da rede conforme a criptomoeda cresce.
3. The technique of expanding or contracting computational resources by modifying the number of active server nodes
Horizontal node scaling allows the system to distribute workloads across multiple machines.
O escalonamento horizontal de nós permite que o sistema distribua cargas de trabalho entre várias máquinas.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software engineering, cloud computing, and DevOps communities. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's tech sector, professionals often use the English term 'node scaling' interchangeably with 'escalonamento de nós.' The concept became increasingly important with the rise of cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization technologies like Kubernetes, which have popularized automatic node scaling strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
horizontal scalingnode expansioncluster scalingcapacity scalingload scaling
Antonyms / Antônimos
consolidationnode reductiondownscaling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escalonamento de nós
Standard technical term used in software development and cloud infrastructure discussions
São Paulo
escalonamento de nós / scaling de nós
Both Portuguese and English terms are commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
escalonamento de nós
Used in formal technical contexts; sometimes 'ampliação de nós' for expansion specifically
General USA
node scaling
Standard terminology in cloud computing and DevOps industries

Related Words

load balancingdistributed systemscloud computinginfrastructureelasticityauto-scalingcluster managementresource allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

scale up the nodes
scale down the infrastructure
manage node scaling automatically
horizontal scaling approach
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