No. You do not need to install a Redis client on your Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instance. A Redis client — a software library or tool that lets your application communicate with a Redis-compatible server — is all you need.
Two connection methods are available:
| Method | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Redis client library or CLI | Install a Redis client on your ECS instance and connect directly to Tair | Developers connecting programmatically or via CLI |
| Alibaba Cloud Data Management (DMS) | Log on to your Tair database through a browser-based GUI — no client installation required | Visualized management of Tair databases |
For complete setup instructions, see Connect to a Tair instance.