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Date Published
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John Noonan
Word count
1435
Language
English
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None

Summary

Caching is a fundamental problem in databases that allows applications and websites to be made dynamic and adaptable by moving frequently accessed data from hard disk storage to a temporary cache, reducing the need for complex operations. However, as companies grow and their reach expands, caching becomes essential, not just convenient. Enterprise caching solutions provide features such as high availability, genuine product support, sub-millisecond performance, fully distributed replication, and cost-effective management of complex data sets. The rationale for adopting an enterprise caching solution is to scale without failing, but this requires considering factors such as storage and resource limits, the cost of caching, the inability to rely on a single master, and high availability becoming a necessity. With these demands, basic caching solutions often fall short, and third-party Redis caches offer limited solutions that may not meet international customer bases' needs. Enterprise caching solutions like Redis Enterprise Cloud provide improved scalability, security, and high availability, making it possible for companies to build a base of happy new customers and grow their digital experiences without alienating existing ones.