Cache Server

Definitions

1. A dedicated server or service that stores cached data for reuse by applications or users, such as Redis, Memcached, or an HTTP caching appliance. Cache servers improve speed and reduce backend load, but they become important dependencies that need sizing, persistence decisions, and failover planning.

   In plain English: A server that stores cached data so it can be reused quickly.

   Example: "The release increased object sizes enough to overwhelm the cache server, which led to a sudden drop in hit rate and a spike in database load."

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