# Overview

In-Memory DB is a key-value structure-based in-memory data storage. Data is stored in Random-Access Memory (RAM) instead of a disk and is swiftly accessible. Rapid access to data is provided by RAM, as opposed to a disk.

IONOS Cloud DBaaS for In-Memory DB is a fully managed service, compatible with legacy Redis® OSS, that gives you access to the capabilities of its data structures. It can be used as a dedicated in-memory cache and a real-time database service. This combination of services enables In-Memory DB to deliver greater performance.

It is simpler to configure your In-Memory DB instance with IONOS Cloud DBaaS. You get access to a secure, dedicated In-Memory DB server managed by IONOS Cloud. DBaaS gives you access to the capabilities of the In-Memory DB data structures, which means that you can use the same code, applications, and tools you already use in your existing databases. You can use the In-Memory DB features, such as patching the In-Memory DB data structures, creating backups and redundancy, and enhancing security with IONOS DBaaS.

When used as a cache, In-Memory DB accelerates data access from primary instances and associated data stores with minimal latency. This is quicker as compared to interacting with a traditional database. In-Memory DB acts as a caching layer, thus, speeding up the API response time and data retrieval.

In-Memory DB supports data persistence by writing data into long-lasting storage. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Data Persistence</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/databases/in-memory-db/overview/data-persistence).

It is mandatory to specify a periodic maintenance time window for regular maintenance. During the maintenance time window, you may encounter a short, occasional downtime, typically caused by restarting In-Memory DB or switching to another replica.

Provisioning a new In-Memory DB instance via a fully managed IONOS Cloud DBaaS is faster than self-managed manual procurement, configuration, and installation of In-Memory DB on local hardware. Software patching and upgrades are performed automatically by DBaaS.

The illustration shows how In-Memory DB instances can be created and managed using IONOS Cloud DBaaS.

![In-Memory DB architecture on IONOS Cloud DBaaS](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-248ac8180a2620a0d870a7d20d8b2a078ad2bb36%2Fin-memory-db.png?alt=media)

As shown in the illustration, you can order and manage an In-Memory DB instance using the [<mark style="color:blue;">API</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/databases/in-memory-db/api-howtos). Simultaneously, you can choose the LAN, VDC, and IP address on which In-Memory DB must be available. The IONOS Cloud DBaaS Backend provisions the In-Memory DB instance according to your request. The primary In-Memory DB instance will be available on your LAN within the VDC and on the chosen IP address after provisioning.

## Supported versions

In-Memory DB is compatible with legacy Redis® OSS stable version 7.2.

The IONOS Cloud DBaaS takes care of minor version upgrades during maintenance windows. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Upgrade and Maintenance</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/databases/in-memory-db/overview/upgrade-maintenance).

## Locations

DBaaS for In-Memory DB is offered in all IONOS Cloud locations. You can use DBaaS instances running In-Memory DB in the IONOS Cloud infrastructure.

## Security

The communication between clients and In-Memory DB is secured using TLS for secure data transmission if your In-Memory DB is set up to use it. For more information about enabling TLS, refer to the [<mark style="color:blue;">In-Memory DB documentation</mark>](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rs/security/encryption/tls/enable-tls/).


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