How does the ASP.NET Core Identity system handle migrations in a distributed deployment scenario where multiple instances might attempt to apply migrations simultaneously?

In a distributed deployment scenario, ASP.NET Core Identity uses a distributed lock mechanism to ensure that only one instance applies migrations at a time. This prevents conflicts and ensures database consistency. Allowing multiple instances to apply migrations concurrently could lead to issues such as data corruption or race conditions. While database transactions are used for consistency, they may not be sufficient for distributed deployments. ASP.NET Core Identity is designed to support distributed scenarios.