Enterprise Library: Caching Application Block

The Enterprise Library Caching Application Block lets developers incorporate a local cache in their applications. It supports both an in-memory cache and, optionally, a backing store that can either be the database store or isolated storage. The Caching Application Block can be used without modification; it provides all the functionality needed to retrieve, add, and remove cached data. Configurable expiration and scavenging policies are also part of the block.

The Enterprise Library Caching Application Block includes the following features:

• You can use the graphical Enterprise Library configuration tools to manage configuration settings.
• You can configure a persistent storage location, using either isolated storage or the Enterprise Library Data Access Application Block, whose state is synchronized with the in-memory cache.
• Administrators can manage the configuration using Group Policy tools.
• You can extend the block by creating custom expiration policies and storage locations.
• You are assured that the block performs in a thread-safe manner.