The Extensions Caching Distributed SQL is part of the Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.SqlServer package in .NET, which allows developers to use SQL Server as a distributed cache store. This implementation provides a way to store cache entries in a SQL Server database, making it suitable for scenarios where multiple application instances need to share cache data. It supports storing, retrieving, and expiring cached items and is ideal for distributed environments like cloud applications or load-balanced systems. This approach ensures that cached data is consistent across different instances of an application.
$ dotnet add package Ahura.Extensions.Caching.Distributed.SqlA caching system stores frequently accessed data temporarily to speed up retrieval, reducing database load and improving application performance. Caching boosts speed, lowers latency, and enhances user experience by serving data faster.