AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 - Hands-On! - Amazon ElastiCache Overview

The video introduces ElastiCache, a managed service for Redis and Memcached, highlighting their roles as in-memory databases with high performance. Redis is emphasized for its persistence and low latency, making it suitable for user sessions and distributed states. Memcached is noted for quick object retrieval but lacks persistence. The instructor recommends Redis for its broader feature set and popularity, providing insights for exam preparation.

What are the use cases for Redis as mentioned in the text?

Compare and contrast Redis and Memcached based on their features and use cases.