Chapter 24. Caching

IN BRIEF

This chapter introduces you to the world of data caching in ASP.NET. You will learn the different techniques of caching data in ASP.NET and when you should use each of the different means of caching. Next, you will learn about the OutputCache directive and how to use it. Finally, you will learn about the HttpCachePolicy and Cache objects.

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE	.NET Framework Visual Studio .NET IIS
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE	.NET-enabled desktop client
SKILLS REQUIRED	C# coding

CACHING AT A GLANCE

Caching		484
	Introduction to ASP.NET Caching	485	Using HttpCachePolicy	489
	OutputCache Directive	486	Using the Cache Object	491
Summary		496
Further Reading		496