____ is an approach that partitions processing and other tasks among multiple computer systems.
A) Scaling up
B) Scaling down
C) Scaling out
D) Scaling in

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Scaling out is the approach of adding more machines or nodes to the system to distribute the load of processing and other tasks among them. It is also known as horizontal scaling. Scaling up (A) is the approach of adding more resources to a single machine, such as increasing its RAM or CPU power. Scaling down (B) is reducing the resources of a single machine. Scaling in (D) is reducing the number of machines in a system to reduce costs or improve efficiency.

____ Is an Approach That Partitions Processing and Other Tasks