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…
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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…
Setting up OCI – Database Services – Part 1
Setting up OCISetting up an Oracle database in OCI involves several steps. Here’s a guide to help you get started:
Data warehousing services in the cloud – Database Services – Part 1
Data warehousing services in the cloud Data warehousing services in the cloud provide organizations with scalable, high-performance, and managed environments to store, manage, and analyze large volumes of data. Traditional data warehousing solutions often required significant upfront investments in hardware, software, and maintenance. Cloud-based data warehousing has revolutionized this approach by offering flexible, pay-as-you-go models…
Setting up Amazon Redshift – Database Services – Part 1
Setting up Amazon RedshiftSetting up Amazon Redshift, a cloud-based data warehousing solution, in AWS involves several steps. Here’s a general guide to help you get started:
Setting up Google BigQuery – Database Services – Part 1
Setting up Google BigQueryLet’s understand how we can set up Google BigQuery in the GCP cloud:
Databases beyond the traditional realm – Database Services – Part 1
Databases beyond the traditional realm In a landscape where data has become increasingly diverse and complex, this topic explores innovative solutions that have emerged to accommodate various data structures, relationships, and use cases. From NoSQL databases such as document stores and graph databases to specialized models such as in-memory databases, time-series databases, and more, this…
In-memory database – Database Services – Part 1
In-memory database An in-memory database is a type of database system that stores and manages data primarily in the main memory (RAM) of a computer, as opposed to traditional databases that store data on disk. This approach offers significantly faster data access and retrieval compared to disk-based systems, as memory access times are orders of…