Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached | Features

Question 1

What can I cache using Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached?

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Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached | Database

Answer 1

You can cache a variety of objects using the service, from the content in persistent data stores (such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, or self-managed databases hosted on EC2) to dynamically generated web pages (with Nginx for example), or transient session data that may not require a persistent backing store. You can also use it to implement high-frequency counters to deploy admission control in high volume web applications.

Question 2

Can I use Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached with an AWS persistent data store such as Amazon RDS or Amazon DynamoDB?

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Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached | Database

Answer 2

Yes, Amazon ElastiCache is an ideal front-end for data stores like Amazon RDS or Amazon DynamoDB, providing a high-performance middle tier for applications with extremely high request rates and/or low latency requirements.