Cheat Sheet #day32 - RedisInsight

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

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

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

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.