Redis
Overview
Redis is an open-source, in-memory key-value data store widely used as a database, cache, and mes...
How to Connect
Connecting with Node.js
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Node.js application and a Redis datab...
Connecting with Python
This guide explains how to connect a Python application to a Redis database using the redis libra...
Connecting with PHP
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a PHP application and a Redis database ...
Connecting with Go
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Go application and a Redis database u...
Connecting with Java
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Java application and a Redis database...
Connecting with RedisInsight
This guide explains how to establish a connection between RedisInsight and a Redis database insta...
Connecting with redis-cli
This guide explains how to establish a connection between redis-cli and a Redis database instance...
How-To Guides
Creating a Database
Redis is a popular in-memory key-value data store known for its speed, flexibility, and support f...
Upgrading to Major Version
Upgrading a database service on Elestio can be done without creating a new instance or performing...
Installing and Updating an Extension
Redis supports modules to extend core functionality with new data types, commands, or algorithms....
Creating Manual Backups
Regular backups are essential when running a Redis deployment especially if you’re using it for p...
Restoring a Backup
Restoring Redis backups is essential for disaster recovery, staging environment duplication, or r...
Identifying Slow Queries
Slow commands can impact Redis performance, especially under high load or when poorly optimized o...
Detect and terminate long-running queries
Long-running commands in Redis can block the single-threaded event loop, causing delayed response...
Preventing Full Disk Issues
Running out of disk space in a Redis environment can lead to failed writes, snapshot errors, and ...
Checking Database Size and Related Issues
As your Redis data grows especially when using persistence modes like RDB or AOF it’s important t...
Database Migration
Cloning a Service to Another Provider or Region
Migrating or cloning services across cloud providers or geographic regions is a critical part of ...
Database Migration Services for Redis
Elestio provides a streamlined and reliable approach for migrating Redis instances from various e...
Manual Redis Migration Using redis-cli and RDB Files
Manual migrations using Redis’s built-in tools, such as redis-cli and RDB (Redis Database) files,...
Cluster Management
Overview
Elestio provides a complete solution for setting up and managing software clusters. This helps us...
Deploying a New Cluster
Creating a cluster is a foundational step when deploying services in Elestio. Clusters provide is...
Node Management
Node management plays a critical role in operating reliable and scalable infrastructure on Elesti...
Adding a Node
As your application usage grows or your infrastructure requirements change, scaling your cluster ...
Promoting a Node
Clusters can be designed for high availability or role-based workloads, where certain nodes may t...
Removing a Node
Over time, infrastructure needs change. You may scale down a cluster after peak load, decommissio...
Backups and Restores
Reliable backups are essential for data resilience, recovery, and business continuity. Elestio pr...
Cluster Resynchronization
In distributed systems, consistency and synchronization between nodes are critical to ensure that...
Database Migrations
When managing production-grade services, the ability to perform reliable and repeatable database ...
Delete a Cluster
When a cluster is no longer needed whether it was created for testing, staging, or an obsolete wo...
Restricting Access by IP
Securing access to services is a fundamental part of managing cloud infrastructure. One of the mo...