Azure_RedisCache_6

Redis cache should have a backup

Description

Replicate Redis Cache server data to another Redis Cache server using geo replication. This feature is only available for Premium tier Redis Cache. From performance point of view, Microsoft recommends that both Redis Caches (Primary and the linked secondary) reside in the same region.

Remediation

Perform the following in the Azure Console:

  1. Go to Redis Caches.
  2. For each Redis Cache:
  3. Make sure you have at least 2 Redis Caches in the Premium tier.
  4. Click on Geo-replication
  5. Click Add cache replication link
  6. Click the name of the desired secondary cache from the Compatible caches list.
  7. Click the 3 dots on the right to open the context menu.
  8. Select Link as secondary.
  9. Select Link.

Default Values:
No linked

References:

  1. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/redis-cache/cache-how-to-geo-replication
  2. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-redis-cache-geo-replication-is-now-generally-available/

Service

Database Services

Severity

Medium

Compliance

Mapping

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