• Redis 8 GA released, delivering 87% faster commands and 2x higher throughput. • 30+ performance boosts: 18% faster replication, 16x query engine power. • Redis Open Source renamed from Community Edition, now includes AGPLv3 license. • Multiple installation paths: Docker, snap, brew, RPM, APT, upgrade docs available. • Azure Managed Redis GA (AMR) launches with version 7.4, soon to support Redis 8. • AMR supports caching for AI workloads, easy migration from Azure Cache for Redis. • Redis Software 7.22 released, adding new features for on-prem deployments.

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  • What’s new in two: May 2025 - Redis announced the general availability of its fastest release, Redis 8, featuring up to 87 % faster commands and a new Redis Query Engine. The free edition was renamed Redis Open Source to reflect the addition of an AGPLv3 license. Microsoft Azure’s fully‑managed Redis service (AMR) also went GA, now supporting Redis 8 and offering advanced caching for AI workloads. On‑prem Redis Software 7.22 was released, delivering up to 4.6× performance gains and new diagnostics. Pro‑subscription customers gained self‑serve database‑version selection and a streamlined Private Service Connect on GCP.

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