Redis

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Definition

In-memory data structure store used as database, cache, and message broker. Like having extremely fast memory storage that can instantly retrieve frequently used information.

Real-World Example

Web applications use Redis to cache user sessions and frequently accessed data for lightning-fast response times.

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Cloud Provider Equivalencies

All are managed Redis offerings: the cloud provider runs Redis, handles patching/maintenance options, scaling, backups, and high availability. Feature sets differ (e.g., clustering, persistence, modules, networking), but the core Redis API and common use cases (cache, sessions, queues, rate limiting) are similar.

AWS
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis
AZ
Azure Cache for Redis
GCP
Memorystore for Redis
OCI
OCI Cache with Redis

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