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	In a sharded cluster, a proxy cluster GeminiDB Redis instance is connected through proxies to a standalone Redis node, Redis Sentinel, and Redis Cluster. The proxy cluster instance has strong horizontal scaling capabilities and can handle millions of QPS and dozens of terabytes of data.	Buying and Connecting to a Cluster Instance
Primary/Standby	A primary/standby instance is compatible with a standalone Redis node and Redis Sentinel. This instance type is used when hashtags are unavailable.	Buying and Connecting to a Primary/Standby 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.