How do I set up Redis using Docker?

How do I set up Redis using Docker?

To set up Redis using Docker, you can use the following command: docker run --name redis -d -p 6379:6379 redis. This will pull the Redis image and run it in a container.

What if I want to persist the data?

You can persist the data by mounting a volume. Use this command: docker run --name redis -d -p 6379:6379 -v redis-data:/data redis. This will create a volume named 'redis-data'.

How can I connect to the Redis instance from my application?

You can connect to the Redis instance using the Redis client library for your programming language. Just use the host as 'localhost' and the port as '6379'.

Can I run Redis in a Docker Compose setup?

Yes, you can! Here's a simple docker-compose.yml example:

version: '3'
services:
  redis:
    image: redis
    ports:
      - "6379:6379"
    volumes:
      - redis-data:/data
volumes:
  redis-data:

Run docker-compose up to start it.