Definition
A cache server is a dedicated server that temporarily stores frequently accessed web content to speed up retrieval times and latency across a local network.
The web content stored in a web server may be in the form of web pages, videos, images or websites. Cache servers improve the overall performance of the network and speed up internet services such as software updates. They also make it possible for users to access web content offline.
Cache Server Use Cases
- An organization can use cache servers to improve speed and save bandwidth in their internal network.
- Multinational organizations can use cache servers to improve latency and user experience to customers and users all over the world.
- Cache servers can be used as proxy servers to screen all incoming traffic and manage and intercept outgoing requests.