Why ElastiCache for Memcached?
Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached is a Memcached-compatible, in-memory, key-value store service that can be used as a cache or a data store. It delivers the performance, ease-of-use, and simplicity of Memcached. ElastiCache for Memcached is fully managed, scalable, and secure - making it an ideal candidate for use cases where frequently accessed data must be in-memory. It is a popular choice for use cases such as web, mobile apps, gaming, ad-tech, and e-commerce.
Benefits of ElastiCache for Memcached
AUTO DISCOVERY
ElastiCache for Memcached Cluster Client with Auto Discovery saves you time by simplifying the way an application connects to a Memcached cluster. The client connects to a single cluster endpoint and gets configuration information about other nodes. When nodes are added or removed, the client reconfigures itself to use the most current set of nodes. Learn more
Use cases
Caching
Session Store
Steps for Amazon ElastiCache
Sign up for Amazon ElastiCache
Get access to the Amazon ElastiCache Free Tier.
Decide which Engine to choose
Explore which engine and version to choose.
Start building with Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached
Begin building with help from the Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached user guide.