====Memcache====

This type of [[start|distribution]] sends incoming data to a Memcache server, where it is held in an in-memory data store.

===Type Name===

The type name to use in your configuration is **memcache**.

===Configuration===

The following configuration options are accepted...

^Name^Notes^Purpose^
|hostname|Required|The DNS name or IP of your Memcache server|
|port|Default 1883|The port number used to communicate to the server|