Getting to Know GeminiDB Redis API

This section describes GeminiDB Redis instance type, helping you quickly create and connect to a GeminiDB Redis instance.

**Table 1** Instance types
Instance Type	Scenario	Reference
Cluster	With a sharded cluster architecture, this type of instance supports connections through proxies and is compatible with Redis clusters. It offers strong horizontal expansion capability, supporting millions of QPS and dozens of TB-level services.	Buying and Connecting to a Cluster Instance

Connection Methods

Data Admin Service (DAS) enables you to manage instances on a web-based console, simplifying database management and improving working efficiency. You can connect and manage instances through DAS. By default, you have the permission of remote login. DAS is secure and convenient for connecting to GeminiDB Redis instances.

**Table 2** Connection on DAS
Method	Scenario	Remarks
DAS	You can log in to an instance on the console without using an IP address.	Easy to use, secure, advanced, and intelligent By default, you have the permission of remote login. DAS is secure and convenient for connecting to DB instances.