azure-cache-redis

# Azure Cache for Redis Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Cache for Redis. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, configuration, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L35-L43 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Cache for Redis issues: client/server errors, connectivity, data loss, latency, and timeouts, plus targeted troubleshooting steps. | | Best Practices | L44-L58 | Best practices for client usage, reliability, scaling, memory, performance testing, monitoring, failover behavior, and Kubernetes/Enterprise tier usage in Azure Cache for Redis | | Decision Making | L59-L68 | Guidance on sizing and tier selection, cost reservations, network isolation options, and planning/migrating Redis caches, including retirement and Private Link migrations. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L69-L73 | Strategies for architecting highly available Redis caches on Azure, including redundancy, failover, disaster recovery, and SLA-focused design patterns. | | Security | L74-L86 | Securing Azure Cache for Redis: Entra auth/RBAC, TLS config, disk encryption, private endpoints/VNet, managed identities, and Azure Policy compliance settings. | | Configuration | L87-L106 | Configuring and operating Azure Cache for Redis: server settings, geo-replication, persistence, zone redundancy, monitoring/logging, CLI/PowerShell management, and data import/export. | | Deployment | L107-L114 | Scaling, upgrading, and region-moving Redis caches, plus deploying them via ARM/Bicep templates and managing tier/version/region changes. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Access client-specific troubleshooting for Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-client | | Troubleshoot connectivity issues with Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-connectivity | | Diagnose and fix data loss in Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-data-loss | | Access server-side troubleshooting for Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-server | | Resolve latency and timeout problems in Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-timeouts | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use Redis client libraries effectively with Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-client-libraries | | Improve Azure Redis connection resilience and reliability | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-connection | | Implement development patterns for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-development | | Use Azure Redis Enterprise and Flash tiers effectively | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-enterprise-tiers | | Run Kubernetes client apps against Azure Redis reliably | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-kubernetes | | Optimize memory management for Azure Redis caches | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-memory-management | | Conduct performance testing for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-performance | | Apply scaling best practices for Azure Redis caches | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-scale | | Monitor CPU utilization and server load for Azure Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-server-load | | Apply development best practices for Azure Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-development-faq | | Understand failover and patching behavior in Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-failover | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Plan and execute migrations to Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-migration-guide | | Choose Azure Redis network isolation options | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-network-isolation | | Plan Azure Cache for Redis capacity and tiers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-planning-faq | | Choose and manage Azure Redis reservations for cost | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-reserved-pricing | | Migrate Azure Redis VNet caches to Private Link | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-vnet-migration | | Plan migration for Azure Cache for Redis retirement | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/retirement-faq | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design high availability strategies for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-high-availability | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure Microsoft Entra authentication for Azure Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-azure-active-directory-for-authentication | | Define Redis data access policies and RBAC via Entra | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-configure-role-based-access-control | | Configure disk encryption for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-encryption | | Configure Premium Azure Redis with virtual networks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-premium-vnet | | Use managed identities with Azure Redis and storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-managed-identity | | Configure Azure Private Link for Redis caches | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-private-link | | Remove TLS 1.0/1.1 and enforce TLS 1.2 for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-remove-tls-10-11 | | Configure TLS settings for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-tls-configuration | | Use built-in Azure Policy definitions for Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/policy-reference | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Administer Azure Cache for Redis reboots and updates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-administration | | Configure Azure Cache for Redis server settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-configure | | Configure Event Grid integration for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-event-grid | | Configure active geo-replication for Enterprise Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-active-geo-replication | | Configure passive geo-replication for Premium Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-geo-replication | | Import and export Azure Redis data via Blob storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-import-export-data | | Add and manage replicas in Premium Azure Cache | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-multi-replicas | | Configure data persistence for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-premium-persistence | | Enable zone redundancy for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-zone-redundancy | | Use Azure Monitor insights for Redis performance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-insights-overview | | Configure diagnostic settings for Azure Cache for Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-monitor-diagnostic-settings | | Use Azure CLI scripts to manage Redis caches | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cli-samples | | Administer Azure Cache for Redis via PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/how-to-manage-redis-cache-powershell | | Reference monitoring metrics and logs for Azure Redis | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/monitor-cache-reference | | Create and manage Redis caches with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/scripts/create-manage-cache | | Provision clustered Premium Redis via Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/scripts/create-manage-premium-cache-cluster | ### Deployment | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Scale Azure Cache for Redis instances across tiers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-scale | | Upgrade Azure Cache for Redis server versions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-upgrade | | Move Azure Cache for Redis across Azure regions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-moving-resources | | Deploy Azure Cache for Redis with ARM templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/redis-cache-arm-provision | | Deploy Azure Cache for Redis using Bicep templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/redis-cache-bicep-provision |