Valkey, One Year In
It’s hard to believe it’s been about a year since the launch of Valkey, the high-performance, fully open source alternative to Redis. What began as a community-driven project has quickly gained momentum, offering organizations a flexible, open solution free from restrictive licensing. Shortly after Valkey 's launch, Percona announced its support for the project, further cementing its commitment to open standards and community-driven development.
In this edition of The Open Source, we explore why Valkey is becoming a leading choice for Redis users, how to get started with it, the best practices for a smooth transition, and how Percona is supporting teams through every step of adoption.
Let’s dig in.
Valkey vs. Redis: What’s the difference, really?
Not sure how Valkey compares to Redis? Check out this guide for a side-by-side comparison of key differences. From licensing and governance to performance and deployment options, it provides a clear breakdown to help you make an informed decision.
Original research: Redis users are moving on… quickly
When Redis changed its license, it triggered a wave of reevaluation. A new report, Key-Value Stores: Adoption Trends Through a Valkey Lens, surveyed over 150 IT professionals to uncover what’s really happening. The results are clear: over 75% of Redis users are actively testing, considering, or adopting Valkey.
The report reveals:
Getting started with Valkey
New to Valkey? This guide walks you through the basics. You’ll learn how to install it using Docker, run simple commands in the CLI, and explore the most commonly used data types.
Making the move: Migrate from Redis to Valkey
Considering a switch from Redis to Valkey? Our migration guide simplifies the process, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime. Whether you're performing a physical migration or setting up replication, we've got you covered.
Alternatively, if you prefer expert assistance, Percona offers migration services to help streamline the process.
What to do (and not do) when configuring Valkey
Setting up Valkey takes minutes, but configuring it to handle your production workload takes know-how. Our team put together two essential blog posts to help you configure Valkey for performance, stability, and security. One covers what you should do. The other? What to absolutely avoid.
Helping you understand and succeed with Valkey
As Valkey continues to grow in popularity, organizations are increasingly turning to Percona for expert support in optimizing their deployments. Our in-depth understanding of Valkey means we can provide tailored guidance for every stage of adoption. From performance tuning to ensuring high availability, Percona offers the expertise needed to maximize the potential of Valkey in your environment.
Thanks for reading the eighth edition of The Open Source! We’re excited to keep sharing what’s new with Valkey, along with insights from across the open source ecosystem.
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