For teams running mostly on Windows Server and .NET, how are you handling distributed caching in production? I usually see Redis mentioned for ASP. NET Core apps, especially for session storage and reducing database load, but the setup choices seem all over the place. Some teams use Docker, some use WSL for local dev, some use managed cloud Redis, and some look at Windows friendly Redis compatible options like Memurai. I am mainly curious about what has been the least painful setup for a Windows heavy team. Are you using AddStackExchangeRedisCache() with Redis or a Redis compatible server? Do you keep session state in the cache? Has running this on Windows caused any issues with setup, support, or maintenance? Would love to hear what worked best for real .NET teams, especially in corporate environments where Docker or WSL are not always easy to approve. submitted by /u/your__-mom [link] [comments]