Here’s a guide to help you get started: Figure 8.2: Basic Amazon RDS service setupSetting up Amazon RDS offers a fully managed relational database service, making it easier to deploy, operate, and scale databases in the AWS cloud. The steps outlined previously provide a general guideline for creating and configuring an RDS instance, but remember…
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Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 5 – Database Services – Part 1
Relational databases offer a structured, reliable, and mature approach to data management. Their benefits in terms of data integrity, powerful querying capabilities, and established best practices make them an excellent choice for applications that require structured data storage and management, especially when the relationships between data entities are well defined.Let’s delve into the details of…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 4 – Database Services – Part 1
NoSQL databases offer a powerful and flexible approach to data storage, particularly for applications requiring agility, scalability, and efficient handling of diverse and unstructured data. The benefits of NoSQL databases make them a preferred choice for modern applications that demand rapid development, high performance, and the ability to accommodate evolving data requirements. Relational databases are…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 3 – Database Services – Part 1
Remember to replace placeholders such as YourTableName and attribute values with actual values specific to your use case. These commands allow you to manage DynamoDB resources programmatically using the AWS CLI, enabling automation and integration with your application deployment processes.The following diagram depicts the basic setup of DynamoDB in the AWS cloud: Figure 8.1: DynamoDB…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 2 – Database Services – Part 1
Let’s understand how we can set up DynamoDB in AWS.Setting up Amazon DynamoDB in AWS involves several steps. Here’s a high-level overview of the process: aws dynamodb create-table \ –table-name YourTableName \ –attribute-definitions AttributeName=PartitionKey,AttributeType=S \ –key-schema AttributeName=PartitionKey,KeyType=HASH \ –provisioned-throughput ReadCapacityUnits=5,WriteCapacityUnits=5 aws dynamodb wait table-exists –table-name YourTableName aws dynamodb put-item \ –table-name YourTableName \ –item ‘{“PartitionKey”:…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL – Database Services – Part 1
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL In this section, readers can expect an in-depth exploration of the fundamental database categories that underpin data storage and retrieval strategies. They will learn about essential characteristics, advantages, and use cases of both relational databases and NoSQL databases. The section will provide a clear distinction between these two…