apache / apache/druid

Use historical nodes to host shared cache

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Description

There is an idea that instead of memcached, historical nodes themselves can be used to host *shared*, not only their local cache. Since there are a lot of them, only a small fraction of each historical node's memory can be devoted to the shared cache.

Such colocation can also simplify Druid setup because no separate fleet of memcached nodes would be required.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing the existing memcached integration and historical-node configuration, then determine the design and operational requirements for colocating shared cache memory. Done means an agreed implementation scope and validation plan for using historical nodes instead of a separate memcached fleet.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, memcached
Domain
databases, distributed-systems, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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