How to Install Redis 6.0.6 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Server

Straightforward instructions on how to setup Redis on an Ubuntu Server.

Install Redis 6.0.6 on Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS server.
5 Easy Steps:

Step 1: Install pre-requisites.
$ sudo apt install build-essential tcl
Step 2: Download and Unpack Redis Source
a. Create a working directory to download the source.
$ mkdir -p ~/sources/redis && cd ~/sources/redis
b. Download the source
c. Unpack the source
d. Change to extracted folder
$ cd redis-6.0.6/
Step 3: Compile and Copy Executables
a. Compile the source
$ sudo make
b. Copy the compiled executables
$ sudo make install
c. Test the installation
$ sudo make test
Step 4: Install Redis as a Service
a. Edit the install script
$ cd utils/
(look for #bail if this system is managed by systemd)
b. Comment out the block
(append '#' at the start of the line to comment out the block in the script)
save and exit nano
c. Run the script
(press 'Enter' to set default configurations. You should see a "Installation successful!")
Step 5: Test your Installation!
$ redis-cli (hit Enter)
127.0.0.1:6379 ping (hit Enter)
PONG
127.0.0.1:6379 exit
$ redis-benchmark (check how your setup is doing!)

Congratulations on your new Redis!

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