Memcached

What is Memcached?

Memcached is a free & open source (BSD license), distributed memory object caching system, generic in nature, but intended for use in speeding up dynamic web applications by alleviating database load.

Categories & Use Cases

Non-Relational Databases
Open-Source Database
NoSQL Databases

#1 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

28.2%

788 installations of 2,792

#2 most frequent

Information

24.0%

671 installations of 2,792

#3 most frequent

Finance and Insurance

8.8%

246 installations of 2,792

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