Can you explain the difference between Cloudflare's cache and a traditional server-side caching solution?

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Can you explain the difference between Cloudflare's cache and a traditional server-side caching solution?
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A traditional server-side caching solution (like Redis or Memcached) is typically managed by your own infrastructure. Cloudflare's cache is a managed service provided by Cloudflare, simplifying deployment and maintenance. It handles the complexities of caching infrastructure.