Refer to the following guide to learn how to use IAM in the cloud\
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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

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

**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.

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

**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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

**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.

Amazon Web Services

This guide explores the DAX DynamoDB Accelerator and provides step-by-step instructions on how to utilize its features.

Exploring DAX DynamoDB Accelerator