The discontinuation of AppFabric Cache by Microsoft in April 2022 has led many .NET applications to look for a reliable and efficient caching solution. NCache provides a smooth migration process with its AppFabric Cache API Wrapper, allowing applications to transition with minimal code adjustments while taking advantage of NCache's advanced distributed caching features.
Switching to NCache is easy and requires very little refactoring. Applications only need to update their package references and namespaces to smoothly redirect AppFabric Cache API calls to NCache.
NCache is cross-platform and runs efficiently on both Windows and Linux, providing flexibility for deployment in different environments.
NCache is a distributed caching solution that is actively maintained and fully supported. It offers regular updates, enterprise-level support, and a robust feature set to ensure long-term reliability for .NET applications.
NCache features a Client Cache (Near Cache) that keeps frequently accessed data close to the application, which helps to reduce latency and enhance response times.
NCache provides robust querying features, allowing developers to perform complex SQL and LINQ queries directly on cached data for efficient retrieval and manipulation.
Leverage server-side features such as read-through and write-through caching, cache loaders, and refreshers to optimize data access and ensure consistency with minimal application overhead.
Maintain data accuracy with advanced expiration policies, synchronization mechanisms, and cache dependencies, ensuring that applications always work with the most up-to-date information.
These capabilities help improve application responsiveness, reduce database load, and enhance overall system performance.
Start by removing all dependencies on AppFabric from your project. Uninstall the Microsoft.ApplicationServer.Caching.Client NuGet package and delete any associated DLL references, such as Microsoft.ApplicationServer.Caching.Core.dll. This ensures that your application no longer relies on AppFabric components.
Update your codebase to replace all instances of the Microsoft.ApplicationServer.Caching namespace with Alachisoft.NCache.Data.Caching. This allows your application to use NCache as a drop-in replacement for AppFabric.
To integrate NCache into your application, install the NCache AppFabric Wrapper NuGet package. Use the following command in the Package Manager Console:
Install-Package Alachisoft.NCache.AppFabricWrapperThis package provides an implementation of the AppFabric API using NCache, making the transition seamless.
Update your application's configuration files to include NCache settings. Define the cache name, expiration policies, and any required connection settings in your app.config or web.config file:
<configuration>
<appSettings>
<add key="CacheId" value="demoCache"/>
</appSettings>
</configuration>Ensure that NCache is properly installed and running on your server before testing your application's caching behavior. For detailed guidance, refer to the NCache documentation.
Migrating from AppFabric to NCache enhances your application's performance, scalability, and data integrity. With features like distributed caching, server-side execution, and advanced querying, NCache proves to be a superior alternative for .NET applications.
For a comprehensive migration guide and additional resources, visit the following NCache documentation pages:
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