Which scaling policies can be selected in a multi-cluster environment?

In a multi-cluster environment within Snowflake, all available scaling policies—Normal, Standard, and Economy—can be selected to manage how the system scales up or down in response to workload demands.

Choosing a scaling policy allows organizations to optimize resource usage and performance based on their specific needs:

• The Normal policy is designed to automatically scale clusters in response to workload spikes while maintaining performance.
• The Standard policy also provides predictable scaling but with a focus on performance stability, making it suitable for workloads that require consistent operation.
• The Economy policy is ideal for cost-sensitive environments where the focus is on minimizing resource usage, even if it may not provide the same performance level as the other two options.

Having access to all these policies gives users the flexibility to select an approach that best fits not only their workload requirements but also their budget constraints. This adaptability is crucial for effective resource management in a multi-cluster setup, ensuring that the system can efficiently handle varying workloads without incurring unnecessary costs.