
#697: [The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels] How PBS makes every penny count... For viewers like you
AWS Podcast
Navigating Thundering Herds in Backend Systems
This chapter explores the challenges of managing unexpected traffic spikes, known as 'thundering herds,' using a PBS program as a case study. It discusses scaling strategies, lessons learned from older AWS services, and the importance of metrics in optimizing server performance during peak demand.
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