Memcached package, What does it do and how to use it? No info found

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All I can find in the subject of the mecache pakage is the free and open source, high-performance, distributed memory object caching system.

I was surprised not finding information in the forums either.

Do I just install it and it will do its thing automatically?

Can anyone shed some light as to what it specifically does?

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It‘s a kind of in-memory key-value database server. Commonly used as external cache for web applications, e.g. to persist ephemeral session information.

If you do not already know what it is, chances are very high that you don’t need it. In any case it is not a “system utility” or “performance tweak” like, say, zram.

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Thank you for taking the time to response. I indeed installed it thinking it was a performance tweak since I have tons of ram. Can I install zram and walk away or does it need configuration?
My setup is a x86-64 mini passive cool PC with 32GB of RAM.

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Looks like you have a solution, and are searching for a problem to fix... Memcached is for web servers, ZRAM is for devices low on memory... Is there anything not working properly in you current setup?

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That's a fair question. Typically, developers preset configurations for elements like the BIOS, apps, and operating systems, ensuring they function right out of the box. However, I'm keen on maximizing the performance of my hardware. My setup includes an x86-64 PC, resembling a Protectli model, equipped with a 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM, and a 4 port 2.5 GB LAN. It might seem excessive, but before this, I transitioned from using pfSense to OPNsense.

I've chosen to stick with OpenWRT for several reasons:

  1. The NextDNS app offers a straightforward setup process.
  2. The DDNS app is similarly easy to configure.
  3. The SQM-QOS feature is not only user-friendly but also effectively manages bufferbloat.
  4. The user interface is remarkably intuitive and easy to navigate.

Given these factors, I'm eager to explore additional features that can be utilized, considering my hardware surpasses the typical constraints of standard consumer routers.