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Redis (as Message Queue) - Default Port & Configuration

redis-mq systemctl: redis-server

Redis used as message broker with Pub/Sub or Streams. Lightweight MQ solution.

🔌 Default Port

6379
tcp
Redis protocol

📦 Installation Command

apt install redis-server (same as caching)

⚙️ Configuration Files

  • /etc/redis/redis.conf

📂 Default Directories

  • config: /etc/redis
  • data: /var/lib/redis
  • logs: /var/log/redis

🔐 Default Credentials

Username:default
Password:N/A (set requirepass)
💡 Set requirepass in redis.conf. Use ACL for fine-grained control.

⚠️ Conflicts

N/A Port: keydb

✅ Works With

laravelsidekiqcelerybull (nodejs)

🛡️ Security Notes

Set password, use TLS, configure maxmemory and eviction policy