Redis, an in-memory database, offers versatility through its extensibility as a multi-model database, allowing it to be used for various use cases such as session management, caching, high-speed transactions, pub/sub, data streaming, analytics, and more. Its popularity stems from its wide range of programming languages support and client libraries. Redis can also be used as a relational database with the help of an ODBC connector, enabling applications like Tableau and Microsoft Excel to connect to it. The CData Software ODBC driver for Redis makes it even more accessible, allowing users to connect to data sources from various BI, analytics, and reporting tools stored in Redis. With the driver's installation and configuration, users can customize connection properties such as authentication schemes, table patterns, and logging settings to suit their needs.