Cheat Sheet #day32 - RedisInsight

Here’s a RedisInsight cheatsheet to help you get started with using this powerful GUI tool for managing Redis:

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RedisInsight Cheatsheet

Installation

• Download RedisInsight: RedisInsight Download Page

• Install on macOS:

    brew install --cask redisinsight
  

• Install on Linux:

    wget https://download.redisinsight.redis.com/latest/redisinsight-linux64.deb
    sudo dpkg -i redisinsight-linux64.deb
  

• Install on Windows:

  • Download the installer and run the .exe file from the RedisInsight download page.

Connecting to a Redis Database

1. Open RedisInsight and click on "Add Redis Database".

2. Enter connection details:

   • Host: Redis server hostname or IP address.

   • Port: Redis server port (default is 6379).

   • Password: Password if Redis is password-protected.

   • Alias: Optional name for the connection.

3. Click "Add Database" to connect.

Main Features

• Dashboard: Overview of connected Redis instances, key statistics, and performance metrics.

• Browser: Explore and manage Redis keys with filtering and pattern matching.

• CLI: Execute Redis commands directly from RedisInsight.

• Info: View detailed server information and statistics.

• Memory Analysis: Analyze memory usage and get insights into data structure allocations.

• Slow Log: Monitor slow queries and identify performance bottlenecks.

Key Operations

• Viewing Keys:

  • Use the browser pane to filter and search for keys.

  • Click on a key to view its details and value.

• Creating Keys:

  • Click on "New Key" in the browser pane.

  • Select the data type (String, Hash, Set, List, Sorted Set, Stream).

  • Enter key name and value, then click "Create".

• Editing Keys:

  • Select a key and click "Edit" to modify its value.

  • For complex types like Hash, List, and Set, you can add, edit, or delete individual elements.

• Deleting Keys:

  • Select a key and click "Delete" to remove it from the database.

Memory Analysis

• Run Memory Analysis:

  • Go to the "Memory" section.

  • Click "Analyze" to perform a memory analysis.

• View Results:

  • Examine the memory usage by data structure and key.

  • Identify large keys and memory-consuming data types.

Slow Log Monitoring

• View Slow Logs:

  • Go to the "Slow Log" section.

  • View the list of slow queries executed on the Redis server.

• Analyze Slow Logs:

  • Click on a slow log entry to view details about the query and execution time.

  • Use this information to optimize query performance.

Backup and Restore

• Backup:

  • Use the CLI to run the BGSAVE command to create a backup of the Redis database.

• Restore:

  • To restore, stop the Redis server, replace the dump.rdb file with the backup file, and restart the server.

CLI Commands

• Basic Commands:

  • SET key value: Set a key to a specified value.

  • GET key: Get the value of a key.

  • DEL key: Delete a key.

• Advanced Commands:

  • INFO: Get information and statistics about the server.

  • FLUSHDB: Remove all keys from the current database.

  • FLUSHALL: Remove all keys from all databases.

Tips and Tricks

• Use Patterns: Use wildcard patterns (*, ?) in the browser to filter keys.

• Monitor Performance: Regularly check the slow log and memory analysis to ensure optimal performance.

• Automate Backups: Schedule regular backups using cron jobs or similar scheduling tools.

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RedisInsight is a comprehensive tool that simplifies managing and monitoring Redis databases. This cheatsheet provides a quick reference to its core functionalities, helping you to leverage RedisInsight effectively in your daily operations.