This article covers some basic questions about Azure Managed Redis and Azure Cache for Redis, and how the latest open-source Redis licensing changes affect Azure Redis.
The Redis open-source project changed to a dual-license model, with support for the Redis Source Available License version 2 (RSALv2) or Server-Side Public License version 1 (SSPLv1). For more information, see the Redis press release. Also see the Microsoft blog post on the Redis licensing change.
No, Azure Cache for Redis and Azure Managed Redis are offered to customers under the Microsoft terms of service. The RSALv2 and SSPLv1 licenses don't apply to Azure Cache for Redis or Azure Managed Redis.
No. No action is required for Azure Managed Redis or Azure Cache for Redis customers as a result of this change.
Yes. All Azure Managed Redis and Azure Cache for Redis tiers will continue to receive Redis patches and bug fixes.
Yes. The Managed Cache service and In-Role Cache service were retired on November 30, 2016.
For patterns, best practices, and answers to common questions about Azure Managed Redis and Azure Cache for Redis, see the following FAQs:
If the FAQs don't address your question, you can take the following actions:
- To reach a wider audience, post your question on the Microsoft Q&A question page for Azure Redis and engage with the Azure Redis team and other members of the community.
- To make a feature request, submit your requests and ideas to Azure Redis User Voice.
- To contact the Azure Redis team, send your question to azurecache@microsoft.com.