07. Lab - DynamoDB

# DynamoDB

In this hands-on exercise, you will create a NoSQL database in the cloud.

Prerequisites:

• AWS Account

Topics Covered:

By the end of this lab, you will be able to:

• Create a table
• Add data to a table
• Query data in a table

Steps:

1. Access the DynamoDB service from AWS Management Console
   • On the AWS Management Console page, type "dynamo" in the Find Services box and then select DynamoDB.
   • On the DynamoDB Console, click Create table.
   • Enter Course as the Table name.
   • Enter Name in for the Partition key and ensure String is selected.
     Note: The partition key spreads data against partitions for scalability.
   • Keep the remainder of the defaults, and click the “Create” button.
2. Add Data to the Table
   • Once the table is created, click on the Items tab.
   • Click Create item.
     • In the data entry window, type the following:
       • For name, enter, Course 1 and click Save
       • Click the +icon to add additional fields:
         • Select Insert
         • Select String
         • For the field name, enter Teacher
         • For the value, enter Kesha Williams
         • Click Save
   • Follow the same process to add 5 more documents.
3. Query Data in a Table
   • In the dropdown that contains Scan, change it to Query.
   • Where it says Enter value, in the row next to the name Partition key, enter Course 1 and click Start Search.
   • You should see your search results appear in the window.
4. Cleanup and delete resources
   • To clean up the resources to avoid recurring charges, ensure the table name is selected.
   • Click on the Delete table button.
   • Ensure Delete all CloudWatch alarms for this table is selected and click Delete.