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What scalability improvements were achieved through the containerization project, and how did this address the client's business challenges?
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The client, a mid-sized London-based firm, was experiencing limited scalability during peak trading hours with their legacy application on Azure VMs. John Mosquera addressed this by implementing a containerized solution using Docker and AKS. A key component of his solution was configuring horizontal pod autoscalers (HPA) to handle traffic spikes efficiently. This architecture allowed for dynamic scaling based on demand, which was not possible with the previous VM setup. The refactoring of parts of the application into microservices also contributed to better modularity and resource utilization. As a result, the platform became capable of handling double its previous load without performance degradation, which was crucial for the client during peak trading hours. Through his containerization project, Mr. Mosquera dramatically improved the client's application scalability, enabling the platform to handle twice its previous load without performance degradation. This directly addressed the client's challenge of limited capacity during peak trading hours, providing the business with the flexibility to grow without concern for technical limitations.