WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, Version 6.0.x     Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows

Cache replication

With replication, data is generated one time and copied or replicated to other servers in the cluster, saving time and resources. Caching in a cluster has additional concerns. In particular, the same data can be required and generated in multiple places. Also, the permission the resources need to generate the cached data can be restricted, preventing access to the data.

Cache replication deals with these concerns by generating the data one time and copying it to the other servers in the cluster. It also aids in cache consistency. Cache entries that are not needed are removed or replaced.

The data replication configuration can exist as part of the Web container dynamic cache configuration accessible through the administrative console, or on a per cache entry basis through the cachespec.xml file. With the cachespec.xml file, you can configure cache replication at the Web container level, but disable it for a specific cache entry.

Cache replication can take on three forms:

You can also perform a batch update. Specifically, for PUSH or PUSH/PULL, the dynamic cache broadcasts the update asynchronously, based on a timed interval rather than sending them immediately when they are created. Invalidations are sent immediately. Distribution of invalidations prevents stale data from residing in a cluster. For more information about configuring cache replication, see Configuring cache replication and Dynamic cache service settings.




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