What does compute instance vertical scaling mean?

Vertical scaling of compute instances refers to the process of changing the configuration of a single compute instance to accommodate different workloads. This typically involves modifying the shape of the instance, which determines the number of CPUs and amount of memory allocated to it. By changing to a larger shape, you can provide more resources for applications that have grown in demand, while switching to a smaller shape allows you to reduce costs when resource requirements decrease.

This capability is essential in cloud environments like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, where resources can be adjusted dynamically based on workload needs. It enables companies to optimize performance and cost effectively by scaling up or down without the need to manage multiple instances or modify application deployments.