Using New-AzRedisEnterpriseCacheKey in PowerShell to Generate Cache Keys

In this article, we will explore the usage of New-AzRedisEnterpriseCacheKey cmdlet in PowerShell to generate cache keys. Cache keys are essential in caching scenarios as they allow us to uniquely identify cached data and retrieve it efficiently. While this cmdlet is not natively available in the Windows environment, we can leverage Azure PowerShell module to achieve similar functionality.

Examples:

1. Install Azure PowerShell module: Before we can start using New-AzRedisEnterpriseCacheKey cmdlet, we need to install the Azure PowerShell module. Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:

   Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope AllUsers

2. Connect to your Azure account: To connect to your Azure account, use the following command and follow the prompts to authenticate:

   Connect-AzAccount

3. Create a new Azure Redis Enterprise Cache: Before generating cache keys, we need to create an Azure Redis Enterprise Cache instance. Use the following command to create a new cache:

   $cache = New-AzRedisEnterpriseCache -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -Name "YourCacheName" -Location "YourLocation" -Size "YourCacheSize" -ShardCount "YourShardCount"

4. Generate cache keys: Now we are ready to generate cache keys using New-AzRedisEnterpriseCacheKey cmdlet. The cmdlet requires the Redis cache instance and the key name as parameters. Use the following command to generate a cache key:

   $key = New-AzRedisEnterpriseCacheKey -Cache $cache -KeyName "YourKeyName"

5. Retrieve cached data using the generated key: Once we have the cache key, we can use it to retrieve the cached data. Use the following command to retrieve the data associated with the generated key:

   $data = Get-AzRedisEnterpriseCacheKey -Cache $cache -KeyName $key