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# [Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling in AWS: What's the Difference?](https://blog.gauravkedia.in/horizontal-vs-vertical-scaling-in-aws-what-s-the-difference?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn the differences between horizontal and vertical scaling in AWS, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages, and when to use each approach.

Jun 21 · 3 min read · blog.gauravkedia.in  
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