Caching Strategies Explained

While caching addresses only a small part of an infrastructure optimization initiative, it is still helpful to understand how to implement this capability. Many high-performance data platforms today incorporate caching capabilities, giving you new, innovative capabilities while fulfilling your caching objectives.

This white paper provides a general overview of different strategies for application caching. It explains the advantages and disadvantages, and when to apply the appropriate strategy.

Topics include:

• Cache Patterns and Types
• Caching Strategies
• Caching Topologies
• Distributed Caching
• Geographical Caching
• Eviction Strategies
• JCache – Java Temporary Caching
• The Hazelcast Platform