AWS DynamoDB service can in some cases replace standard relational databases, and therefore vastly reduce operational costs and management overhead that often comes with relational databases. In this course, AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals, you will gain the ability to manage and interact with the DynamoDB service. First, you will learn the basics by creating a simple DynamoDB table. Next, you will discover advanced features such as autoscaling, global tables, and table backups. Finally, you will explore how to interact with the table using the AWS Console, AWS command line tools, and Python. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of DynamoDB basic and advanced features, needed to architect, manage, and interact with complex DynamoDB tables.
Author Name: Stefan Roman
Author Description:
Stefan originates from Slovak Republic, from which he migrated to United Kingdom to study where he lived for over a decade. He studied Information Security, which quickly propelled his career towards hardening Linux servers and Linux administration. He passed multiple AWS certifications, which put him on a path of automation and cloud technologies, where he feels at home. Since then he worked multiple DevOps positions including a global bank delivering internet banking application, CRM applicati… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  2mins
• Creating Simple DynamoDB Tables
  12mins
• Creating Elaborate DynamoDB Tables
  36mins
• Backing up and Recovering DynamoDB Tables
  11mins
• Monitoring DynamoDB Tables with CloudWatch
  20mins
• Handling DynamoDB Objects
  55mins