To Cache or Not to Cache That is the Question?? Memcached

Memcached is a technology that uses the HEAP stack to access data more quickly than disk I/O in a traditional MySQL database. This functionality is built into the enterprise edition of the MySQL Server.

In a Memcached Client, the tables that are most frequently used in a highly utilized database are inserted into memory of the Memcached Server where they are stored and queried from by the application layer. This is useful where the application is in high demand and data is considered a necessity for the user-base and performance is key to retaining users.

Financially Feasible

From a technical stand point, one can see that this technology would be a memory hog. However, that is an added benefit when considering performance and finances. Since it uses memory for speed, you could have one or more budget server(s) to handle your cached system. The CPU and HD is in less of a demand for Memcached to be enabled than a traditional database.

A Cryptic Approach To Cryptography

Its been a while since my last post. Ive got two posts sitting in my draft since February. I'm a little behind on I thought I would give some advice about Cryptography.

Scenario
Lets say that you have a list of passwords and usernames stored in a db generated from your web/intranet app. If your like me, you only want the best in security for your users. So you go shopping for encryption technology.