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Memcached is a powerful tool used to speed up dynamic web applications by caching data in memory. While commonly used on Unix-like systems, such as Linux, installing Memcached on Windows may seem difficult. However, setting it up on your Windows machine is straightforward with the right guidance. This guide will walk you through each step in simple language, making it easy for anyone to follow and install Memcached on Windows.

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  • Steps to install Memcached on Windows
    • Step 1: Downloading Memcached
    • Step 2: Extract the Contents
    • Step 3: Accessing the Command Prompt
    • Step 4: Installing Memcached
    • Step 5: Starting Memcached
    • Step 6: Verifying the Installation
  • How to Install Memcached on Windows - FAQs

Steps to install Memcached on Windows

Step 1: Downloading Memcached

Download the Memcached binary for Windows from a trusted source. Ensure you choose the version compatible with your Windows architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

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Installation 1

Step 2: Extract the Contents

Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer using built-in Windows tools or a third-party software like 7-Zip.

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Installation 2

Step 3: Accessing the Command Prompt

Navigate to the extracted folder using the Command Prompt. To do this, open the Start menu, type "cmd" into the search bar, and press Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.

Step 4: Installing Memcached

In the Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where you extracted the Memcached files using the cd command.

For example:

cd C:\path\to\extracted\memcached

Once you're in the Memcached directory, execute the following command to initiate the installation process:

memcached.exe -d install

This command installs Memcached as a Windows service, allowing it to run in the background.

Step 5: Starting Memcached

After installing Memcached as a service, you can start it using the following command:

net start memcached

This command initiates the Memcached service, enabling it to cache data and enhance the performance of your web applications.

Step 6: Verifying the Installation

To ensure that Memcached has been successfully installed and is running correctly, you can check the Windows Services interface. Press Win + R, type "services.msc" into the Run dialog, and press Enter. Look for the "memcached" service in the list, and verify that its status is set to "Running."

Conclusion

So You've successfully installed Memcached on your Windows machine. By caching data in memory, Memcached can significantly improve the performance of your web applications. Experiment with different configurations to optimize caching performance according to your application's needs.


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