Exploring DAX DynamoDB Accelerator | Scribe

    Exploring DAX DynamoDB Accelerator

    • Hafeez Baig |
    • 17 steps |
    • 2 minutes
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    Refer to the following guide to learn how to use IAM in the cloud\ <https://scribehow.com/shared/Creating_an_IAM_User_and_User_Group_in_AWS_Management_Console__hWNiiXlcRJKFqYZZEJD-cg>

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    Sign in to **AWS Management Console** as an **IAM User** **Pre-requisite** - Ensure you have selected the AWS region closest to your location\ For this guide, we will be using us-east-2 (Ohio) as a preferred choice

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    Type **DynamoDB** in the search bar and click on **DynamoDB** to view the **DynamoDB** Dashboard

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    **What is DynamoDB in AWS?** Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is designed for applications that require single-digit millisecond latency and seamless scalability. DynamoDB offers fast and predictable performance with automatic scaling, making it suitable for a wide range of use cases, from low-latency applications to high-throughput workloads.

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    **DynamoDB** dashboard will open, click on the **Cluster** from the left bar

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    **What is a Cluster in DynamoDB?** In Amazon DynamoDB, a cluster typically refers to a group of physical servers or nodes that work together to store and manage data. However, DynamoDB, being a fully managed service, abstracts away the concept of clusters from users.

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    **Clusters** wizard will open, On the top right corner click on the **Create cluster** button

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    **Choose cluster nodes** wizard will open, give a name and description to the cluster

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    Scroll to the **Node families** section and select the Node type family

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    Scroll to the **Node types** section, select the Node type from the options

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    Scroll to the **Cluster size** section, select the **Number of nodes** from the dropdown for the cluster and click on the **Next** button

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    **Subnets** wizard will open, select the existing subnet group or create a new one from the options

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    Scroll to the **Access control** section and select a Security group from the dropdown

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    Scroll to the **Availability Zone (AZ)** section, select the **AZ allocation** option and click on the **Next** button

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    In Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Availability Zone (AZ) is an isolated location within a region that is designed to be highly available and fault-tolerant. Each Availability Zone is essentially a separate data centre facility, physically distinct from other Availability Zones in the same region.

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    **Configure security** wizard will open, you can select the option Choose existing or create a new IAM service role for DynamoDB access

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    Scroll to the **Encryption** section, you can turn on the encryption and click on the **Next** button

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    **Verify advanced settings** wizard will open, select the Parameter group or Create a new one

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    Scroll to the **Maintainence window** and select the Maintenance window

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    **What is the Maintenance window in DynamoDB?** In Amazon DynamoDB, a maintenance window is a designated time period during which AWS performs maintenance activities and updates on the DynamoDB infrastructure.