Redis Installation Guide for Windows (without Docker)

Contents:

• Installing Redis

To launch the Registry Editor on your computer, press WIN + R, then enter the command regedit. Registry Editor allows you to make changes to system settings, as well as manage the configuration of Windows programs and components. Be careful when making changes, as incorrect settings can affect the stability of the operating system.

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Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP and check the folders in this registry key. This will allow you to see which versions of the .NET Framework are installed on your computer. Make sure you explore all subdirectories, as they may contain important information about each installed component and its version.

If the required branch is missing, or version 4.0 or higher is not installed, you will need to install it. Detailed instructions can be found at the provided link.

Installing Redis

To install Redis using Chocolatey, go to the package page, for example, https://chocolatey.org/packages/redis-64/3.0.503. Copy (using Ctrl+C) the installation URL provided on the website.

After the release of version 3.0.503, the project was renamed and further development was discontinued. However, this version remains relevant for getting to know and learning Redis. Redis remains a powerful tool for working with in-memory data and can be useful for both developers and system administrators. Learning this version will give you a better understanding of Redis's fundamental principles and capabilities, which can be useful for future projects.

Paste the copied command from the clipboard into the PowerShell console using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V. This will allow you to perform the necessary actions or run the script you prepared in advance. Make sure the command is correct and meets your requirements before pressing Enter to execute it.

If the installation was successful, we get:

Now let's start using Redis. To do this, you need to start the server by running the appropriate command. Redis is a high-performance data store that allows you to effectively manage caching and storing information in real time. Once the server is running, you can use Redis to optimize your application's performance, speeding up access to frequently accessed data. Ensure your Redis server is running correctly before configuring and integrating it with your project.

If you have a firewall enabled, ensure access to Redis is allowed. After this, the PowerShell console should display a message stating that the Redis server is running and ready to accept connections.

Open an additional PowerShell window without stopping the server in the first window. In the new window, run the following command:

Now you can use Redis through the command line to interact with the Redis server. This allows you to execute various commands and manage data efficiently and quickly. Using the Redis command-line interface allows you to perform operations such as adding, editing, and deleting data, as well as retrieving server status information. To get started with Redis on the command line, simply open a terminal and launch the Redis client, allowing you to execute commands directly on the server. Ensure the Redis server is running and accessible to optimally utilize its data storage and management capabilities.

To connect to the server and use it in the program code, you will need the port number. You can find it in the Redis launch window.