Cache Hit
Last Updated:
September 9, 2021
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What is Cache Hit? How Does This Data Point Affect the Overall QoE Picture? Is This Value Important By Itself or Is It Part of A Bigger Picture?
Cache Hit Definition
This metadata value, represented as a Boolean, indicates if the response to a requested piece of content was retrieved from the server’s local cache (rather than from an upstream cache, such as the origin).
Cache Hit Data Element Details
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What Does Cache Hit Tell You?
This value tells you a “cache miss” for a given segment request.
What To Keep In Mind About This Value
Many CDNs utilize a caching hierarchy, so it’s important to keep in mind where the cache miss is occurring when calculating overall cache-efficiency.
Applicable To
This term is applicable to the following streaming video types:
- Ad
- Content
- Live
- VOD
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