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Scaling: From 0 to 25 Million Users

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Explore a comprehensive 33-minute conference talk from Conf42 DevOps 2025 where Josip Stuhli shares strategies for scaling systems from zero to 25 million users. Learn about the evolution of caching solutions, from initial implementations to proactive strategies that handle high-traffic events. Discover the challenges and solutions in transitioning to cloud infrastructure with Varnish, addressing database bottlenecks, and optimizing infrastructure costs. The presentation covers practical approaches to hybrid cloud deployment, global caching techniques for latency reduction, Kubernetes implementation across multiple data centers, and methods for managing real-time updates and data. Perfect for DevOps professionals looking to understand the technical journey of scaling applications to support millions of users.

Syllabus

00:00 Introduction to Scaling Challenges
00:41 Initial Caching Solutions
02:11 Proactive Caching Strategies
03:52 Handling High Traffic Events
06:16 Transition to Cloud and Varnish
08:35 Database Challenges and Solutions
16:39 Optimizing Infrastructure Costs
24:32 Hybrid Cloud Approach
26:18 Global Caching and Latency Reduction
28:04 Kubernetes and Multi-DC Setup
29:00 Real-Time Updates and Data Management
32:00 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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