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Caching-sha2-password.dll File
1. Executive Summary caching-sha2-password.dll is a dynamic link library (DLL) file associated with MySQL Server (specifically versions 8.0 and later). Its primary function is to implement the caching_sha2_password authentication plugin. This plugin is the default authentication method for MySQL 8.0+, replacing the older mysql_native_password plugin.
| Parameter | Behavior | | :--- | :--- | | | Per server instance, in-memory. | | Cache Key | Username + Client Host (combined). | | Cache Entry Lifetime | Until server restart or manual FLUSH command. | | Eviction Policy | Least Recently Used (LRU) when memory threshold is reached. | | Maximum Size | Controlled by caching_sha2_password_private_key_path (indirectly) – no direct size param, but internal LRU limits around 10% of table_definition_cache . | 6. Related Configuration Variables MySQL exposes several variables that control or interact with this DLL: caching-sha2-password.dll
