Databases are often subject to periods of high traffic, whether due to planned events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other remarkable dates or unexpected traffic surges caused by content going viral or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. No matter what causes them, during these hightraffic periods, your database infrastructure will be tested, and failure to adequately prepare can lead to performance issues, downtime, frustrated users, or worse.
This guide is designed to provide DBAs, developers, and IT professionals with the knowledge and tools to ensure your database is ready to handle an influx of traffic, minimizing disruptions and maintaining a positive user experience.