A computer application or product (hardware or software) is said to be scalable if it can continue to function well when changed in size or volume in order to meet a user need. Typically, the rescaling is to a larger size or volume. For example, your database has grown 10 fold with information, is your system sufficiently scalable to accommodate the increased information. Also, it is the ability not only to function well in the rescaled situation, but to actually take full advantage of it. For example, an application program would be scalable if it could be moved from a smaller to a larger operating system and take full advantage of the larger operating system in terms of performance (user response time and so forth) and the larger number of users that could be handled.
Ability to increase the number of users, the size of the databases and the complexity of the queries and reports without having to replace the existing platform or architecture.
A network characteristic related to its ability to expand and contract based on revised requirements.
A scalable server is one whose power, efficiency or storage capacity can be increased as needed.
An image, such as that stored as vector data, which can be scaled (increased or decreased in size) without causing the image to become misshapen.
Of parallel programs, delivering an increase in performance with a corresponding increase in size. Typically, this means "more processors equals better (faster) performance".
An architecture, format, or process is said to be scalable if it can be physically enlarged or expanded while retaining the same shape and substance or internal structure. Scalability is probably one of the most fundamental ideas "and sought-after effects"— in the business world. Happily, networking is an industry that lends itself to scalability. A process that works for one node and for one module can be repeated anywhere, and the benefit of linking nodes together to stimulate use is greater than the cost of building the interconnection among nodes in the first place.
refers to newer versions of software or hardware that can easily be added later
Scalable hardware or software can be expanded as required in the future. For instance, a particular application program may be set up to run for two concurrent users but can be scaled up for more users if the company using it needed to expand in the future.
The property of multiprocessing computers that defines the extent to which addition of more processors increases aggregate computing capability. Windows NT Server 4.0 is generally considered to be scalable to eight Intel processors.
Scalable refers to the ability to increase the hardware specification to meet growing demand and is reliant on advances in technology staying ahead of that demand. It also refers to the ability to increase the number of servers, thus supporting increasing capacity. This is reliant on good architecture design.
Refers to a software application's or a hardware device's ability to migrate from small operations to large operations with little effort or cost.
How well a hardware or software system can adapt to increased demands.
Capable of being changed in size or configuration. For example, a Web site's design and hardware are considered scalable if the site can handle a significant increase in traffic. A network architecture is scalable if it can accommodate increasing numbers of users. (SFA)- Sales Force Automation Software and systems that support sales staff lead generation, scheduling, performance tracking and other functions. SFA functions are normally integrated with base systems that provide order, product, inventory status and other information and may be included as part of a larger customer relationship management (CRM) system. upload To copy a file (for example, a program, a document, or an file) from your computer (the client) to a server. Conversely, you download a file when you copy it from a server to your computer.
Easily expanded to suit future requirements. Applies to hardware or software. Example: An application program may be set up to run for two concurrent users, but can be scaled up for more users should the company using it expand in the future. This is very important in purchasing decisions.
In computer systems, to grow or support growth in such a way that all capabilities of the system remain in constant ratio to each other. For example, a storage subsystem whose data transfer capacity increases by the addition of buses as its storage capacity increases by the addition of disks is said to be scalable. (Provided by SNIA)
Relating to the characteristic of a piece of hardware or software that makes it possible for it to expand to meet future needs.
An architectural property of a program which allows it to expand in size to accommodate a broad range of users.
Capable of being increased in size; More important, capable of delivering an increase in performance proportional to an increase in size.
Able to be changed in size or configuration to suit changing conditions. For example, a scalable network can be expanded from a few nodes to thousands of nodes.
A venerable high-tech term, used to refer to equipment that can handle huge variations -- primarily increases -- in usage.
Quality of an implementation that allows it to grow as the usage of the service increases.
Ability to deliver an increase in application performance proportional to an increase in hardware resources (normally, adding more processors).
Means it can expand without running into some unknown performance ceiling or bottleneck.
The quality of an implementation that allows it to grow as the increase of service .
