Microsoft continues to show their commitment to supporting developers and technology advancement through their active involvement in open-source projects like Redis. Redis, a leading provider of in-memory data storage solutions, recently announced a change in its open-source licensing approach. They are transitioning from the 3-clause BSD license to a dual licensing model which offers developers the choice between the Redis Source License Available version 2 (RSALv2) and the Server-Side Public License version 1 (SSPLv1).
This change gives developers more flexibility and clarity in using Redis technologies for their projects. Microsoft, in collaboration with Redis, assures users of Azure Cache for Redis seamless integration and access to the latest features and capabilities. Their commitment to providing timely updates and bug fixes for Azure Cache for Redis, Azure Cache for Redis Enterprise, and Enterprise Flash services remains unwavering.
The partnership between Microsoft and Redis aims to empower developers to build and scale powerful applications using Azure Cache for Redis. CEO of Redis, Rowan Trollope, expressed confidence in the collaboration’s ability to meet the evolving needs of developers worldwide.
RSALv2 is a permissive license that allows for the use, distribution, and modification of certain software components related to Redis. On the other hand, SSPLv1 is a derivative of the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) with specific requirements for entities offering SSPL-licensed software as a service.
Azure Cache for Redis customers do not need to take any immediate action in response to the licensing announcement. The project will continue to receive updates and bug fixes while operating on standard community versions of Redis and Redis Enterprise.
Overall, Microsoft’s continued dedication, combined with Redis’s innovative solutions, promises better outcomes for developers and technology enthusiasts in the foreseeable future.
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