The development of ApsaraDB for Redis and the improvement of open source Redis allow Alibaba Cloud to phase out ApsaraDB for Redis instances with Redis 2.8. To improve user experience, we recommend that you choose a later version with more features and higher stability.

Phase-out date

November 13, 2020

Impacts

Purchased Impact
Yes You can continue to use existing instances that use Redis 2.8. To upgrade the engine version of an instance, use the following methods:
No You cannot select the instances that use Redis 2.8 when you create or clone ApsaraDB for Redis instances.

FAQ

  • Q: Must I upgrade my instance from Redis 2.8 to a later version?

    A: No, upgrades are not mandatory. However, we recommend that you upgrade your instances. We recommended that you upgrade your ApsaraDB for Redis instance to Redis 5.0. Compared with Redis 2.8, instances of Redis 5.0 support all commands in Redis 2.8, provide significant improvements in master-replica replication and data persistence, and support more features.

  • Q: What commands are supported by later versions?

    A: Alibaba Cloud has tested the compatibility of data structures and APIs that are supported by later versions. For more information, see Commands supported by ApsaraDB for Redis Community Edition.

  • Q: How do I test the compatibility of an instance of a later version with my existing workloads before I upgrade the current instance?
    A: Select one of the following methods based on the architecture of your ApsaraDB for Redis instance:
    Note When you purchase an instance for testing purposes, you can select the pay-as-you-go billing method. You can release the instance after you finish testing to minimize the costs.