Caches

Learn how to create a cache connection, either Memcached or Redis.
Caches are used to store data returned from a Data Source to improve API call  performance. Currently, Xapix supports two types of cache connections: 
​Redis​
​Memcached​
After creating a cache connection, you can share this resource within an organization.
View this short video for a brief overview of creating cache connections.
Creating cached connections
Creating a Redis connection
To create a Redis connection, follow these steps.
Steps
Steps
In a project, select Home > Cache Connections > New Cache Connection.
Select Redis.
In the Create new Redis connection form, enter the following:
Name: Give the connection a descriptive name.
URI: Enter the URI that points to an existing Redis system.
Click Create.
A list of existing Cache Connections will appear. 
Dismiss the confirmation dialog. 
Example
Example
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Create a new Redis cache connection
New Redis cache connection
Creating a Memcached connection
To create a Memchached connection, follow these steps.
Steps
Steps
In a project, select Home > Cache Connections > New Cache Connection.
Select Memcached.
In the Create new memcahced connection form, enter the following:
Name: Give the connection a descriptive name.
Hostnames: Enter the hostname and port number of an existing memcached system.
Click Create Cache Connection.
A list of existing Cache Connections will appear. 
Dismiss the confirmation dialog. 
When adding multiple hostnames, insert commas between each entry.
Example
Example
Create a new memcached connection
New memcached connection
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