Salesforce Certified Public Sector Solutions Practice Test

What should you do to avoid overload when opening a portal for a short time with many requests?

1. Use CDN to create waiting rooms

2. Perform UAT testing to identify bugs

3. Shut down processes and asynchronize them (those that can be)

4. Limit entry by IP and times

The correct answer is: Use CDN to create waiting rooms

Using a CDN (Content Delivery Network) to create waiting rooms is an effective strategy for managing high traffic loads when opening a portal for a limited time. CDNs can distribute incoming requests across multiple servers, mitigating the risk of overwhelming a single server with too many requests at once. By implementing waiting rooms, you can control the flow of traffic and ensure that users are only allowed to enter the portal when system resources are available, thereby improving the user experience and maintaining system stability. This approach not only helps to manage peak loads but also provides users with a clear indication that they are in a queue, which can reduce frustration and create a more organized access process. By regulating traffic via a waiting room, you can ensure that the portal remains responsive and functional, while also safeguarding against crashes or slowdowns that can occur with abrupt influxes of users. Other strategies, while valuable in different contexts, would not address the immediate challenge of managing incoming requests during a high-traffic event as effectively as using a CDN with waiting rooms. For instance, while limiting entry by IP and times can reduce the number of simultaneous users, it may unnecessarily restrict legitimate users and doesn't provide the flexibility needed to handle varying levels of demand efficiently.