Amazon ElastiCache
Getting Started Guide (API Version 2012-11-15)
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Where Do I Go from Here?

Amazon ElastiCache is a rich service offering many things we haven't covered in this guide, such as controlling maintenance schedules, monitoring your cache clusters, security features, and more. This section provides links to additional resources, which will help you deepen your understanding and use of Amazon ElastiCache.

AWS Account and Security Credentials

So far you signed up for the service, got an AWS account and security credentials, and then completed a short exercise covering the essential product functions. Now that you're finished with the exercise, we recommend that you check with an administrator or coworker in your organization to determine if he or she already has an AWS account and security credentials for you to use in future interactions with AWS.

If you're an account owner or administrator and want to know more about AWS Identity and Access Management, go to the product description at http://aws.amazon.com/iam or to the technical documentation at Using AWS Identity and Access Management.

Other Ways to Access Amazon ElastiCache

This guide has shown you how to launch and delete a cache cluster using the AWS Management Console. You can continue using Amazon ElastiCache through the console, or try one of the other interfaces.

Continue Using the Console

The AWS Management Console includes many other functions besides just launching and deleting cache clusters. To learn more about how to use Amazon ElastiCache through the console, consult the online Help to assist you (just click the Help button in the console) or go to the Amazon ElastiCache User Guide.

Use the Command Line Interface

For information on using Amazon ElastiCache's Java-based command line interface, go to the Amazon ElastiCache User Guide. These command line tools are a fast way to execute all of the Amazon ElastiCache functions without coding to the API or using a library.

Use an Existing Library

If you prefer to use Amazon ElastiCache through a programmatic interface, there are libraries and resources available for the following languages:

For libraries and sample code in all languages, go to the Amazon ElastiCache Sample Code & Libraries.

Code Directly to the Web Service API

If you want to write code directly to the Amazon ElastiCache web service APIs, go to the Amazon ElastiCache User Guide. The guide describes how to create and authenticate API requests, and how to use Amazon ElastiCache through the APIs. For a complete description of all the API actions, go to the Amazon ElastiCache API Reference.

Amazon ElastiCache Resources

The table below lists related resources that you'll find useful as you work with this service.

Resource Description

Amazon ElastiCache User Guide

The User Guide provides conceptual information about Amazon ElastiCache and describes how to use Amazon ElastiCache features using the AWS Management Console, API, and command line tools.

Amazon ElastiCache API Reference

The API Reference contains a comprehensive description of all Amazon ElastiCache Query APIs and data types.

Amazon ElastiCache Command Line Reference

The Command Line Reference contains a comprehensive description of all the command line tools and their options.

Amazon ElastiCache Technical FAQ

The FAQ covers the top questions developers have asked about this product.

Release notes

The release notes provide a high-level overview of the current release. They specifically note any new features, corrections, and known issues.

AWS Developer Resource Center

A central starting point to find documentation, code samples, release notes, and other information to help you build innovative applications with AWS.

AWS Management Console

The AWS Management Console allows you to perform most of the functions of Amazon ElastiCache without programming.

Discussion Forums

A community-based forum for developers to discuss technical questions related to Amazon Web Services.

AWS Support Center

The home page for AWS Technical Support, including access to our Developer Forums, Technical FAQs, Service Status page, and Premium Support.

Amazon ElastiCache product information

The primary web page for information about Amazon ElastiCache.

Contact Us

A central contact point for inquiries concerning AWS billing, account, events, abuse etc.

Conditions of Use

Detailed information about the copyright and trademark usage at Amazon.com and other topics.