Azure Cache for Redis®²

Azure Cache for Redis is a fully managed, in-memory cache that enables high-performance and scalable architectures. Use it to create cloud or hybrid deployments that handle millions of requests per second at sub-millisecond latency—all with the configuration, security, and availability benefits of a managed service.

While most databases store data on slower, disk-based storage, Azure Cache for Redis stores data in memory. Since memory is significantly faster than disk storage, data can be written and retrieved much faster.

In some cases—and often in session store use cases—Azure Cache for Redis can be used as a standalone database. However, most of the time, it is best used as a complement to a database in the form of a cache. Azure Cache handles data that needs to be accessed more frequently, while the database handles data that needs to be stored for the longer term.

Azure Cache for Redis offers exceptional reliability with a 99.9 percent SLA. Most tiers provide a built-in replica that acts as a failover if the primary instance goes down. You can also configure your Azure Cache for Redis instance to use data persistence to recover data in the event of a hardware failure.