I use Redis as a cache to store user sessions with login details and also some current status of the devices.
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Fast performance with scalable and seamless deployment
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The performance of Redis is very fast. Its deployment is pretty easy when using it on ElasticCache, and I did not need to worry about scalability on AWS. It's pretty scalable and stable.
What needs improvement?
For the PubSub feature, we had to create our own tools to monitor the events.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Redis for about six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The ElasticCache is pretty stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I did not need to worry about it on AWS, so it's pretty scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted the Redis support team.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What other advice do I have?
I would probably advise learning how to use command-line tools.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Efficient inter-thread communication, good with managing query caches and offers an easy setup
What is our primary use case?
In my current workplace, we use Redis for various purposes, including managing query caches, queues, and as a registry for different system components. These components register themselves when live, enabling efficient usage tracking.
Previously, at another company, we used Redis to cache machine learning models, facilitating model delivery across platforms without frequent disk retrieval.
How has it helped my organization?
In my current workplace, we use Redis for various purposes, including managing query caches, queues, and as a registry for different system components. These components register themselves when live, enabling efficient usage tracking.
Previously, at another company, we used Redis to cache machine learning models, facilitating model delivery across platforms without frequent disk retrieval.
What is most valuable?
Redis provides an easy setup and operation process, allowing users to quickly connect and use it without hassle. We primarily use Redis as a caching system due to its multiple data types and PubSub features, offering efficient data handling. Redis's PubSub capabilities benefit our communication by facilitating thread intercommunication. It allows multiple threads to exchange messages efficiently.
What needs improvement?
Redis presents a single point of failure and lacks fault tolerance. It would be beneficial if high availability features were available in the noncommercial version, similar to those offered by the commercial managed solutions from Redis Labs.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Redis for over ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
If Redis is set up correctly, it requires no maintenance and can function smoothly for long periods without intervention. Memory calculations should be precise to avoid issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
With approximately 500 microservices and environments scaling up to 1,000 customers, Redis accommodates a range of scales. Proper memory allocation allows for seamless operation.
How are customer service and support?
We have not utilized customer support for Redis.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In comparison to other caching solutions like Memcached and Aerospike, Redis is easier to deploy and manage. Aerospike, while highly efficient, is more complex to set up.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Redis is very straightforward and user-friendly. Deploying Redis takes about thirty seconds, making it quick and efficient.
What about the implementation team?
Implementation can be done in-house using AWS ElasticCache or Docker to run Redis on Kubernetes, depending on cost and environmental factors.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We use Kafka for inter-process communication, but Redis is used for thread intercommunication due to its PubSub capabilities.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Redis as it provides an easy-to-use caching solution with beneficial PubSub features.
It's excellent for startups or new projects with many components needing coordination. However, for more advanced messaging or larger data volumes, Redis might not be the best fit.
I rate Redis a nine out of ten.
Used to cache repeated data and provides clear documentation
What is most valuable?
I use Redis mostly to cache repeated data that is required. If I'm using a user wallet address, I don't need to call it all the time from the database. I do the cache using the solution.
The solution allows you to create a message of application publishing and messaging the application in other services. It helps a lot when I work with the microservice architecture.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Redis for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven’t faced any stability issues with the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have never faced any issues with the solution’s scalability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to set up and has very clear documentation.
What about the implementation team?
To deploy Redis, you need knowledge about JavaScript, programming, and how data structures are stored. It takes around five to ten minutes to deploy the solution.
What other advice do I have?
With Redis, I can create lists and key-value pairs. The solution also provides many features for storing data in cache. Storing data in memory using Redis is faster than using traditional databases like Postgres or MySQL.
If you are communicating with the services, you can use the solution's Pub/Sub capabilities to send messages, store data in cache, and share it with other microservices. The solution's data persistence model has greatly benefited our resilience, especially when storing any key-value pair.
You can install the solution on the local machine or cloud servers like AWS or Google Cloud. I would recommend Redis to other users.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
A simple, powerful, and fast solution that can be used as a main database
What is our primary use case?
Sometimes, Redis is used as a cache and sometimes as the main database.
What is most valuable?
Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Redis for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Redis a seven or eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In our team, around 20 to 25 engineers are using the solution.
I rate Redis a nine or ten out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support team was quite knowledgeable and fast.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used other solutions like DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and Postgres for different use cases. We switched to Redis because maintaining the cluster for Elasticsearch was very complex and a lot of work. Also, the other solutions were very, very expensive.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is easy.
What about the implementation team?
Since we're using the AWS self-managed version, Redis can be deployed very fast if you go through the console. If you do an infrastructure, its setup will take longer. But if you just want to play with it and set it up quickly, it can be done in 10 to 15 minutes or less.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is good compared to other databases doing the same thing. It might be cheaper to use Redis in some cases and not in others. Redis is not an overpriced solution.
What other advice do I have?
Redis is deployed on-cloud in our organization.
When it started, Redis had a very simple structure, but now it has a lot of powerful data structures. Users should investigate because they can use other things for their data structure. Redis has more new use cases. Users must consider that Redis is single-threaded, which might take a toll on them when they write to Redis. This might be an issue if you need very high throughput with writes.
Overall, I rate Redis a nine out of ten.