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# Auto-scaling

Scale out when you need it, scale in when you don't — automatically.

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## Overview

Set a minimum and maximum, and ZCP adds or removes capacity as demand moves — across both cloud compute and Kubernetes worker nodes. You pay only for the instances that are running, with no separate auto-scaling charge and no egress fees.

## What's included

- Set min and max — we handle the rest
- Scales compute instances and Kubernetes nodes
- Pay only for instances that run
- Pairs with a $15/mo load balancer
- Zero egress fees on scaled instances
- Enable and monitor from the portal

 [Technical documentation](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/auto-scaling/)

## Why teams choose Auto-scaling

No auto-scaling surcharge — pay only for the instances running, plus a $15/mo load balancer to distribute traffic.

### Set min and max, we handle the rest

Define your bounds. Auto-scaling responds to demand automatically.

### Works with compute and Kubernetes

Auto-scale cloud compute instances or Kubernetes worker nodes.

### Pay only for what runs

Instances scale in when demand drops, and you stop paying for them.

### No egress surprises

Scale out without bandwidth costs multiplying — egress is always free.

## Auto-scaling features

Everything you need to build and scale.

### Horizontal scaling

Add or remove instances automatically based on demand.

### Min/max configuration

Set a floor and ceiling on instance count to control capacity and cost.

### Kubernetes cluster scaling

Auto-scale Kubernetes worker nodes from the dashboard.

### Compute instance scaling

Scale cloud compute instances on CPU and RAM utilization.

### Load-balancer integration

Pair with a load balancer to distribute traffic across every scaled instance.

### Dashboard control

Enable, configure, and monitor scaling from the portal.

## How Auto-scaling compares

See why teams choose ZSoftly Cloud Platform.

| Capability | Why it matters |
| --- | --- |
| No scaling surcharge | Pay for the instances that run plus a flat $15/mo load balancer — AWS bills CloudWatch, scaling policies, and ALBs separately. |
| Simple configuration | Set min and max — no complex scaling-policy syntax to learn. |
| Zero egress on scaled instances | Scale out without bandwidth costs multiplying. |
| Works across products | Scale both standalone compute and Kubernetes worker nodes. |
| Pay only for running instances | Scale in automatically when demand drops — and stop paying immediately. |

## Use cases for Auto-scaling

- Web applications with variable traffic patterns
- E-commerce sites during peak sales events
- API backends with unpredictable load
- Kubernetes clusters that grow and shrink with demand
- SaaS platforms with per-tenant scaling needs

## How Auto-scaling works

1. 1

   ### Select your workload

   Choose your compute instances or a Kubernetes cluster.
2. 2

   ### Enable auto-scaling

   Toggle it on from the dashboard.
3. 3

   ### Set minimum and maximum

   Define the bounds for your scaling group.
4. 4

   ### Attach a load balancer

   For compute, distribute traffic across all scaled instances.
5. 5

   ### Monitor scaling events

   Track scale-out and scale-in actions from the dashboard.

## Get started with Auto-scaling

Launch in minutes, scale when ready.

- Sign up and deploy compute instances or a Kubernetes cluster
- Enable auto-scaling and set min/max from the dashboard
- Pair with a load balancer to distribute traffic automatically
- Contact us for enterprise auto-scaling configurations

Set your bounds, we handle the rest. Scale out when you need it, scale in when you do not.

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