As your user base grows, Orangescrum can scale flexibly depending on the deployment model.
Vertical Scaling
Upgrade resources on a single host:
- Increase CPU, RAM, and disk I/O
- Move database to a dedicated instance
- Use NVMe or SSD storage for faster query response
Example: Move from 4C/8GB to 8C/32GB to handle 3x user load.
Horizontal Scaling
Distribute load across multiple servers or containers:
- Deploy multiple app nodes behind a load balancer (HAProxy or Nginx)
- Use shared storage (NFS/GlusterFS) for uploads
- Implement MySQL/PostgreSQL replication for database redundancy
- Run Redis/Memcached for session caching if needed
Scaling in Kubernetes
If using K8s, simply scale pods:
kubectl scale deployment orangescrum –replicas=3 -n orangescrum
Tip: Monitor latency, concurrent sessions, and database performance as leading indicators for scaling decisions.
Summary
Maintaining Orangescrum Self-Hosted is about discipline and consistency:
- Back up your database and upload regularly.
- Restore carefully and test before going live.
- Keep your system patched and Orangescrum version current.
- Monitor logs proactively to prevent downtime.
- Scale vertically or horizontally as your teams grow.
These practices ensure that your Orangescrum environment remains secure, resilient, and high-performing — ready for long-term enterprise adoption.