How to install Redis on Ubuntu | CMS Integration guide

install Redis on Ubuntu

Intro

Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store, used as a database, cache, and message broker. Known for its speed and versatility, securing your Redis installation on a production Ubuntu server is crucial. This guide will walk you through the standard installation and essential security configurations.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need:
Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04, 18.04 or older server with a sudo non-root user.

Step 1 — Update package list

sudo apt update

Update package list: Open your terminal and run the following command to update your local package index.

Step 2 — Install the Redis server

sudo apt install redis-server

This will download and install Redis and its dependencies.

Step 3 — Verify the installation

sudo systemctl status redis-server

Verify the installation: Redis should start automatically after installation. Check its status to ensure it's running.

Redis (redis-server) service status

Summary

This article is a step-by-step guide on how to install Redis on an Ubuntu server.