Redis
The Railway Redis database template allows you to provision and connect to a Redis database with zero configuration.
Deploy
Add a Redis database to your project via the ctrl / cmd + k menu or by clicking the + New button on the Project Canvas.
You can also deploy it via the template from the template marketplace.
Deployed Service
Upon deployment, you will have a Redis service running in your project, deployed from the bitnami/redis Docker image.
Connect
Connect to the Redis server from another service in your project by referencing the environment variables made available in the Redis service:
REDISHOSTREDISUSERREDISPORTREDISPASSWORDREDIS_URL
Connecting Externally
It is possible to connect to Redis externally (from outside of the project in which it is deployed), by using the TCP Proxy which is enabled by default.
Keep in mind that you will be billed for Network Egress when using the TCP Proxy.
Modify the Deployment
Since the deployed container is pulled from the bitnami Redis image in Docker Hub, you can modify the deployment based on the instructions in Docker Hub.
Backup and Monitoring
Especially for production environments, performing backups and monitoring the health of your data is essential. Consider adding:
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Backups: Automate regular backups to ensure data recovery in case of failure. We suggest checking out our native Backups feature.
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Observability: Implement monitoring for insights into performance and health of your Redis cluster. You can integrate a Redis exporter for Prometheus, although we do not provide a specific template at this time.
Additional Resources
While these templates are available for your convenience, they are considered unmanaged, meaning you have total control over their configuration and maintenance.
We strongly encourage you to refer to the source documentation to gain deeper understanding of their functionality and how to use them effectively. Here are some links to help you get started:
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