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KeyDB is a fully open source database, a faster drop-in alternative to Redis. It offers enhanced performance, multithreading capabilities, and maintains full compatibility with Redis clients and APIs.
While KeyDB is available in Zerops, please note that KeyDB development has not been very active recently. For new Redis-compatible deployments, we recommend considering Valkey as the preferred alternative due to its active development and ongoing support.

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Getting Started

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Creating a KeyDB Service

You can create a KeyDB service using:
  1. Zerops GUI - Through the web interface when adding a new service to your project
  2. zCLI - Using the command-line interface
  3. Import - Via a YAML configuration file

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Example Configuration

services:
  - hostname: keydb
    type: keydb@6
    mode: NON_HA
For HA (High Availability) deployments: 
services:
  - hostname: keydb
    type: keydb@6
    mode: HA

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Connection Methods

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Connect from Same Project

Services within the same Zerops project can connect to KeyDB using internal DNS: 
redis://keydb:6379

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Connect Remotely

For remote connections, use Zerops VPN to securely access your KeyDB instance.

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Managing Your Database

KeyDB provides a Redis-compatible interface for all database operations. You can:
  • Use any Redis client library
  • Execute Redis commands directly
  • Manage keys and data structures
  • Monitor performance metrics

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Using Redis CLI

Connect via VPN and use the Redis CLI: 
redis-cli -h keydb -p 6379

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Use Cases

KeyDB is suitable for:
  • High-performance caching - Leverage multithreading for improved throughput
  • Session storage - Fast read/write access for user sessions
  • Real-time analytics - Track metrics and counters
  • Message queues - Pub/sub patterns for event distribution
  • Rate limiting - API request throttling
  • zCLI - Get even more out of Zerops with the command-line tool
  • Zerops VPN - Connect to your KeyDB service securely
  • Environment Variables - Configure your application connections

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Migration to Valkey

If you’re considering migrating from KeyDB to Valkey:
  1. Both are Redis-compatible, so client code requires minimal changes
  2. Export your data using Redis dump/restore commands
  3. Create a new Valkey service in Zerops
  4. Import your data to the new service
  5. Update your application connection strings
For migration assistance, contact our support team.

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Support

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