The performance of Prefect servers can indeed be impacted by the number of deployments and tasks running concurrently. Here are some insights:
1.
Concurrency Limits: Both Prefect 2.x and 3.x documentation discuss setting concurrency limits to avoid performance bottlenecks. These limits help manage the number of tasks that can run simultaneously, thus preventing server overload. See more on
global concurrency limits in Prefect 2.x and
Prefect 3.x.
2.
Rate Limiting: You can also use rate limiting to control the submission rate of tasks. This helps ensure that tasks are submitted at a managed rate, preventing overload. Details on setting up rate limits can be found
here for Prefect 3.x.
3.
Task Queue Architecture: Prefect recommends using background or event-driven tasks for long-running processes. Proper architecture setup is essential for handling many tasks efficiently. Read more
here.
These practices help manage load and prevent slowdowns, ensuring your server remains responsive even with multiple deployments.
Feel free to ask if you need more detailed guidance on setting this up in your Prefect version!