AWS AMI Database v2.0.20250108

Memcached

Memcached is a high-performance and distributed memory object caching system which is generic in nature.

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Delivery method

AWS AMI

Operating system

Ubuntu Server

Architecture

x86_64

High-performance distributed memory object cache

Speeds up database queries, pages & API responses

Simple, proven, low-latency caching layer

Pre-installed and configured on Ubuntu 22.04

What it is

Memcached is a high-performance and distributed memory object caching system which is generic in nature. It can serve cached items in less than a millisecond, it enables you to easily and cost effectively scale for higher loads. Memcached is popular for database query results caching, web page caching, API caching and caching of objects such as images, files, session caching and metadata.

Getting started

See the deployment & usage guide for launch and connection steps.

Why it's different

Instant speedup

Cache expensive query results and API responses in memory to cut latency and database load.

Zero-config start

Memcached is installed and running on boot — point your app at it and cache.

Recommended instances

t3.large

Pricing

$0.01 / hour

Hourly (pay-as-you-go)

All instance types, plus standard EC2 costs. AWS Free Tier eligible instances supported.

365-day contract

Annual contract

Save up to 9% vs hourly.

Frequently asked questions

How is Memcached delivered on AWS Marketplace?

Memcached is delivered as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). You launch it as an EC2 instance directly from the AWS Marketplace listing.

How much does Memcached cost?

$0.01 / hour — All instance types, plus standard EC2 costs. AWS Free Tier eligible instances supported. 365-day contract — Save up to 9% vs hourly. Software charges are billed through AWS Marketplace; you also pay standard AWS infrastructure costs.

How do I access Memcached after deploying?

Connect over SSH as "ubuntu" using your EC2 key pair. See the deployment guide for full steps.

What operating system does Memcached run on?

Ubuntu Server (version 2.0.20250108).

What support is available for Memcached?

Email aws-marketplace-support@ioanyt.com for help.

Support

Questions or issues? Email aws-marketplace-support@ioanyt.com.

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