{"id":17114,"date":"2025-12-12T18:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/?p=17114"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:56:55","slug":"how-to-install-and-configure-memcached-on-almalinux-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/blog\/how-to-install-and-configure-memcached-on-almalinux-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Memcached on AlmaLinux 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-introduction\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memcached is a high-performance, in-memory caching system designed to fasten dynamic applications by reducing the load on databases. By storing frequently accessed data in RAM, it significantly improves response times and enhances scalability. <a href=\"https:\/\/almalinux.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">AlmaLinux<\/mark><\/a> 10, being a stable and secure RHEL-compatible distribution, is an excellent platform for deploying Memcached in production or development environments. In this blog, we will walk you through the process of installing, configuring, and securing Memcached on AlmaLinux 10. This guide is also helpful for anyone familiar with Installing Memcached on Alma Linux 8, as the steps are quite similar across versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>1. Installing Memcached<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before installing, update your system to ensure all packages are current:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, install Memcached and its associated library:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>dnf install epel-release\ndnf install memcached libmemcached -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installation, verify that Memcached is available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>memcached -V<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now enable and start the service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl start memcached\nsystemctl enable memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the running status to confirm it is active:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl status memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-2-configuring-memcached\"><strong>2. Configuring Memcached<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memcached settings are stored in the file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>vim \/etc\/sysconfig\/memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can adjust critical parameters such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PORT<\/strong> \u2013 The default is 11211, but you may change it based on your environment.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USER<\/strong> \u2013 Defines the system user running the service.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAXCONN<\/strong> \u2013 Maximum number of simultaneous connections.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CACHESIZE<\/strong> \u2013 Amount of RAM allocated to Memcached.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modify these values according to your application\u2019s needs. After editing, apply the changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl restart memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>3. Securing the Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, Memcached may listen on all interfaces, which is not ideal for security. To restrict it to local access only, set the listening address to 127.0.0.1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>OPTIONS=\"-l 127.0.0.1,::1\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restart once more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl restart memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up Memcached on AlmaLinux 10 is a simple and effective way to boost application performance. By properly installing, customizing settings, and applying network restrictions, you ensure your cache system remains fast, efficient, and secure. With Memcached running optimally, your applications can deliver quicker load times and handle greater traffic with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need any help with Installing Memcached on Alma Linux 8 or configuring it for maximum performance on AlmaLinux 10, our expert team is always ready to assist.we specialize in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/server-management\/\">Server Management Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/web-server-optimization\/\">Web Server Optimization Services<\/a>, and comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/linux-server-management\/\">Linux Server Support Services<\/a> to ensure your applications run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re facing installation issues, performance bottlenecks, or require ongoing server maintenance, our engineers are available 24\/7 to provide reliable support.<br>Contact us today for professional assistance and seamless server performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Memcached is a high-performance, in-memory caching system designed to fasten dynamic applications by reducing the load on databases. By storing frequently accessed data in RAM, it significantly improves response times and enhances scalability. AlmaLinux 10, being a stable and secure RHEL-compatible distribution, is an excellent platform for deploying Memcached in production or development environments. 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