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Question: What are the important ports used by Redis Enterprise and what are their functions?

Answer

Redis Enterprise uses various ports to facilitate its operations. Here is a list of some key ports:

Port

Protocol

Description

443

HTTPS

Management UI and REST API

8080

HTTP

Management UI and REST API

9443

HTTPS

REST API

1968

TCP & UDP

High availability and replication communication between nodes

8001

TCP

Intercluster communication

8002

TCP

Heartbeat mechanism

8003

TCP

Proxy endpoint

8004

TCP

Secure proxy endpoint

8005

TCP

Syncer tasks

8443

HTTPS

Secure (SSL) REST API

10000-19999

TCP

Endpoints for data Shards

Here's how you can check if a port is open using netcat in Unix-based OSes:

nc -vz localhost 8002

This command will connect to the address localhost at port 8002 using TCP protocol. If the port is open, it will return success, otherwise, it will return failure.

Keep in mind that these ports need to be open in your firewall settings to ensure proper functionality of Redis Enterprise. Adjustments might be needed based on your specific network configuration and security requirements.

Remember, always maintain strict control over who can access these ports to avoid potential security issues.

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