Sharding in Cache Clusters

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Hi all,

Its a bit confusing the image where there are Service host 1,2,3…n and cache server 1,2,3…n
The 2 questions that arise from that picture is:

  • Why is not highlighted that Service host, for example 1, will shard data among cache server 2, and lets say 3 and 4.
  • How would then the cache shards will work along with the consistent hashing?
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Hi Rodrigo,

We will enhance clarity by revamping this image. In response to your second question:

Cache shards collaborate with consistent hashing to guarantee that cache entries are evenly distributed across cache servers.

Thank you.

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