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Välimuistipalvelin, known in English as a caching proxy or caching server, is a server that saves copies of frequently accessed web content, such as web pages, images, and other files. When a user requests content that has been cached on the välimuistipalvelin, the server can deliver it directly from its local storage instead of fetching it from the original source server on the internet. This process significantly speeds up content delivery and reduces the load on the origin servers.

The primary benefit of using a välimuistipalvelin is improved performance. By reducing the time it takes to retrieve content, users experience faster loading times for websites and applications. This is especially beneficial for users with slower internet connections. Furthermore, välimuistipalvelimet can reduce bandwidth consumption. Since content is served from the cache, fewer requests need to travel across the internet to the origin servers, thereby saving bandwidth for both the user and the content provider.

Another advantage is enhanced availability. If the original content server is temporarily unavailable, a välimuistipalvelin can still serve cached versions of the content, ensuring that users can access at least some information. This makes applications and websites more resilient to network outages. Välimuistipalvelimia are commonly used by internet service providers (ISPs) to speed up internet access for their subscribers, and by large organizations to improve the performance and reduce the cost of their internal networks. Content delivery networks (CDNs) also heavily rely on caching technology distributed across many servers worldwide.