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How does Azure Service Bus handle scaling and throughput?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Service Bus scales using partitions, namespaces, and messaging units.
Deep explanation
Scaling can be achieved via Premium tier messaging units, partitioned queues/topics, and multiple namespaces. Partitioning distributes load, while messaging units increase throughput capacity.
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