Name: How to Use This Skill
Author: atc-net

This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Cache Redis. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.

How to Use This Skill

IMPORTANT for Agent: This file may be large. Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections, then use read_file with specific line ranges (e.g., L136-L144) to read the sections needed for the user's question This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content. Use mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch to retrieve full articles.

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Category Index

How to Use This Skill

IMPORTANT for Agent: This file may be large. Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections, then use read_file with specific line ranges (e.g., L136-L144) to read the sections needed for the user's question This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content. Use mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch to retrieve full articles.

Fallback: Use the built-in WebFetch tool if the Microsoft Learn MCP server is not available.

Troubleshooting	L30-L39	Diagnosing and fixing Azure Cache for Redis issues: client and connectivity errors, data loss, server problems, and performance/latency troubleshooting using tools like redis-cli and monitoring.
Best Practices	L41-L54	Guidance on resilient client usage, scaling, memory/CPU tuning, performance testing, failover handling, and Kubernetes/Enterprise tier best practices for Azure Cache for Redis.
Decision Making	L56-L64	Guidance on sizing and capacity, network isolation, reservations, and planning or executing migrations to and from Azure Cache for Redis (including VNets and Private Link).
Architecture & Design Patterns	L66-L69	Guidance on designing highly available Azure Cache for Redis deployments, covering redundancy, failover, clustering, and resilience best practices.
Security	L71-L82	Securing Azure Cache for Redis: auth (Entra, policies, managed identities), TLS config, disk encryption, VNets/Private Link, and enforcing security via Azure Policy.
Configuration	L84-L96	Configuring Azure Cache for Redis behavior: server settings, reboot/flush, geo-replication, replicas, persistence, zone redundancy, and monitoring/metrics via Azure Monitor and diagnostics.
Integrations & Coding Patterns	L98-L108	Managing Azure Cache for Redis via CLI/PowerShell, routing Redis events to webhooks/endpoints, and importing/exporting data through Blob storage, including clustered premium provisioning.
Deployment	L110-L116	Scaling and upgrading Azure Cache for Redis instances, and deploying them using ARM or Bicep templates, including safe scale operations and Redis version upgrades.

Topic	URL
Use redis-cli to debug Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-redis-cli-tool
FAQ for monitoring and troubleshooting Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-monitor-troubleshoot-faq
Troubleshoot Redis client issues for Azure Cache	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-client
Troubleshoot connectivity issues with Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-connectivity
Diagnose and resolve data loss in Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-data-loss
Troubleshoot Azure Cache for Redis server issues	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-server
Troubleshoot latency and timeout issues in Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-troubleshoot-timeouts

Topic	URL
Use Redis client libraries effectively with Azure Cache	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-client-libraries
Improve Azure Redis connection resilience	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-connection
Implement development best practices for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-development
Use Azure Redis Enterprise and Flash tiers effectively	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-enterprise-tiers
Run Kubernetes client apps with Azure Redis reliably	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-kubernetes
Optimize Azure Redis memory management	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-memory-management
Conduct performance testing for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-performance
Apply scaling best practices for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-scale
Monitor and manage CPU utilization for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-best-practices-server-load
Apply development best practices for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-development-faq
Handle failover and patching in Azure Redis clients	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-failover

Topic	URL
Plan and execute migrations to Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-migration-guide
Choose Azure Redis network isolation options	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-network-isolation
Plan Azure Cache for Redis capacity and usage	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-planning-faq
Choose and manage Azure Redis reservations	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-reserved-pricing
Migrate Azure Redis VNets to Private Link	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-vnet-migration
Plan migration from Azure Cache for Redis to Managed Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/retirement-faq

Topic	URL
Configure Microsoft Entra authentication for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-azure-active-directory-for-authentication
Configure custom data access policies for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-configure-role-based-access-control
Configure disk encryption for Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-encryption
Configure VNet integration for Premium Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-premium-vnet
Use managed identities with Azure Redis and storage	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-managed-identity
Secure Azure Redis with Private Link and VNets	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-private-link
Remove TLS 1.0/1.1 and enforce TLS 1.2 for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-remove-tls-10-11
Configure TLS settings for Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-tls-configuration
Use Azure Policy built-ins for Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/policy-reference

How to Use This Skill

How to Use This Skill

Category Index

How to Use This Skill

How to Use This Skill

Category Index

Troubleshooting

Best Practices

Decision Making

Architecture & Design Patterns

Security

Configuration

Integrations & Coding Patterns

Deployment

Vector Index Tuning

Azure Resource Manager Redis Dotnet

Redis Expert

Elasticsearch

Cache Expert

Abp Mongodb

Topic	URL
Reboot, flush, and schedule updates for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-administration
Configure Azure Cache for Redis server settings	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-configure
Configure active geo-replication for Enterprise Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-active-geo-replication
Configure passive geo-replication for Premium Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-geo-replication
Configure additional replicas for Premium Redis caches	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-multi-replicas
Configure Redis data persistence for Azure Cache	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-premium-persistence
Enable zone redundancy for Azure Redis caches	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-zone-redundancy
Configure Azure Monitor insights for Azure Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-insights-overview
Configure diagnostic settings for Azure Redis monitoring	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-monitor-diagnostic-settings
Reference metrics for monitoring Azure Cache for Redis	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/monitor-cache-reference

Topic	URL
Route Azure Redis events to web endpoints with CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-event-grid-quickstart-cli
Route Azure Redis events to webhooks via portal	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-event-grid-quickstart-portal
Route Azure Redis events to web endpoints with PowerShell	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-event-grid-quickstart-powershell
Import and export Azure Redis data via Blob storage	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-import-export-data
Use Azure CLI scripts to manage Redis caches	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cli-samples
Administer Azure Cache for Redis using PowerShell	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/how-to-manage-redis-cache-powershell
Create and manage Redis caches with Azure CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/scripts/create-manage-cache
Provision Premium clustered Redis cache via CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/scripts/create-manage-premium-cache-cluster

Topic	URL
Scale Azure Cache for Redis instances safely	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-scale
Upgrade Redis server version for Azure Cache	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/cache-how-to-upgrade
Deploy Azure Cache for Redis with ARM templates	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/redis-cache-arm-provision
Deploy Azure Cache for Redis using Bicep templates	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-cache-for-redis/redis-cache-bicep-provision