Varnish HTTP Cache

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Varnish HTTP Cache provides an open-source HTTP caching solution developed, maintained and distributed by a community project.

Target Customer

{"Web developers","System administrators / DevOps","Hosting providers"}

Key Differentiator

Independent FOSS project governance under a Danish voluntary association (Forening), with plans to rename to The Vinyl Cache Project and a stated requirement that the association cannot hold or handle money, separating from the commercial entity Varnish Software.

Implementation Timeline

Bi-annual major release cadence is indicated (e.g., 7.7.0 as a bi-annual release in 2025); value realization generally follows deployment and integration of the caching solution.

Pain Points

1Branding/name ambiguity and IP-control issues with the commercial entity over the 'Varnish Cache' name necessitating a rebrand.
2Sustainable governance and funding model for an open-source project (organization cannot handle money).
3Migration path and compatibility during the planned transition to the new project name (The Vinyl Cache Project).

Key Features

1Open-source HTTP cache software with ongoing releases (e.g., 8.0.0 current; extensive release history).
2VMODs and extras to extend functionality (VMODS & Extras).
3Regular maintenance and security releases and advisories.
4Linux packaging support via Linux apt/yum repositories at Packagecloud.io.
5Comprehensive documentation and tutorials, including a Varnish Book (PDF) and tutorials page.

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Independent governance reducing vendor lock-in and branding conflicts.
2Active maintenance with major releases and security advisories to address vulnerabilities.
3Accessible packaging and documentation resources to ease deployment.
4Extensibility through modules (VMODs) and contributed extensions (e.g., SLASH) for enhanced capabilities.

Key Benefits

1Open-source and community-driven development

2Regular releases and security updates

3Linux packaging and distribution via Packagecloud.io

4Extensibility through VMODs and extras

5Comprehensive documentation and educational resources

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Open-source HTTP caching project focused on developing, maintaining and distributing Varnish Cache software, with community governance and ongoing releases.

Target Market

Web developers, IT/DevOps teams, and hosting providers deploying web applications that benefit from HTTP caching.

Unique Value Proposition

Independent, community-governed open-source HTTP cache with a planned rebrand to The Vinyl Cache Project, separating governance from a commercial IP-holder and money-handling concerns.

Technical Requirements

Linux environment with access to package repositories (apt/yum) via Packagecloud.io; VMODs and extras available for extension.

Pricing Model

Not specified

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