{"id":3033,"date":"2025-03-19T20:08:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T21:35:42","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-memcached-on-alma-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-memcached-on-alma-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Memcached on Alma Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Memcached<\/strong> is a high-performance, distributed memory object caching system used to speed up dynamic web applications by alleviating database load. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Memcached on Alma Linux 8.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Memcached<\/h2>\n<p>To install Memcached, use the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install memcached libmemcached<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Configure Memcached<\/h2>\n<p>Open the Memcached configuration file to adjust settings:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/sysconfig\/memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this file, you can configure various options such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PORT:<\/strong> The port on which Memcached listens (default is 11211).<\/li>\n<li><strong>USER:<\/strong> The user under which Memcached runs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAXHEAP:<\/strong> The maximum amount of memory to allocate (default is 64MB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, you can change the default memory allocation by modifying the line:<\/p>\n<pre><code>OPTIONS=\"-m 512\"<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Start Memcached<\/h2>\n<p>Start the Memcached service with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>To ensure Memcached starts on boot, run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable memcached<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure Firewall (If Applicable)<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a firewall running, allow traffic on the Memcached port (default 11211):<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=11211\/tcp\r\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Test Memcached Installation<\/h2>\n<p>To verify that Memcached is running, you can use the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>echo \"stats\" | nc localhost 11211<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This command should return various statistics about the Memcached server.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 7: Use Memcached with Your Applications<\/h2>\n<p>Integrate Memcached into your applications to cache data. You can use various libraries available for PHP, Python, Node.js, and more to connect to Memcached.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed Memcached on Alma Linux 8. This powerful caching system can help improve the performance of your web applications.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your Memcached server, consider using . With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that meets your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your Memcached deployment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Memcached is a high-performance, distributed memory object caching system used to speed up dynamic web applications by alleviating database load. 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