No. You can use a Redis client to connect to ApsaraDB for Redis instances from an Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instance. For more information, see Step 3: Connect to an ApsaraDB for Redis instance.
You can also use Alibaba Cloud Data Management (DMS) to log on to an ApsaraDB for Redis database in a fast and secure manner without the need to install a client. This allows you to manage ApsaraDB for Redis databases in a visualized manner.