Analyzing the Scalability Challenges of Microservices Architecture in Enterprise Software Systems
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Microservices, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Service Orchestration, Distributed Systems, Cloud-native ApplicationsSynopsis
The adoption of microservices architecture has transformed enterprise software systems, offering benefits such as modularity, independent deployment, and scalability. However, scaling microservices in complex enterprise environments presents critical challenges. These include data consistency, service orchestration, resource provisioning, and operational overhead. This paper investigates the core scalability challenges inherent in microservices architecture and examines existing solutions, evaluating their efficacy in enterprise-scale deployments. Drawing on recent literature and empirical insights, we provide a synthesized view of current limitations and propose directions for future improvements, emphasizing the role of orchestration, observability, and cloud-native design patterns.
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