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# Instance cache effects on performance

# Instance cache effects on performance {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Minimize actions that purge and rebuild the instance cache during core business hours to avoid performance degradation during peak hours.  
Performance degrades whenever you purge and rebuild the instance cache. During core business hours, avoid or minimize any of the following actions that purge and rebuild the instance cache.

* Adding or updating system properties
* Adding or updating dictionary entries
* Committing update sets
* Adding or updating translations
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