RAM caching of files on disk, based on file extension

Question

This is what I need: improve access time with small files of specific extension type, by making them pre-loaded in RAM.

I need this to speed up visual studio builds.

Does anybody know of a cache tool that can be configured like that?

Answer 1

maybe this question is a better match for stackoverflow.com (buildsystems ...), but here are my 2 ct:

• just put all the files of your sourcecode into a ramdisk.
• buy ssd, from what i've heard it speeds up build times pretty well
• buy something like incredibuild which caches compile results, compiles in the grid on multiple machines

and naturally, do all of the above.

at least i am not aware of something in the windows-OS to tell the filesystem - cacher to treat some files differently then others.