Working with Amazon DynamoDB

Course Summary

The Working with Amazon DynamoDB training course will provide a solid understanding of DynamoDB and its benefits as a NoSQL database managed by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The course will provide practical exercises on how to leverage DynamoDB in applications and services. Further, participants will learn common mistakes made with DynamoDB and how to avoid them. This course begins with an overview of NoSQL databases, the CAP Theorem, and configuring AWS accounts. Next, the course dives into DynamoDB basics, development, streams, and patterns. The course concludes by covering data analytics and operations.

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with Node.JS, Python, Java, or similar programming languages
Experience using the Unix/Linux command line

Purpose	Learn about DynamoDB and its benefits
Audience	Experienced developers who have experience working with relational databases, writing code and who are curious about using DynamoDB for future projects
Role	Software Developer \| Web Developer
Skill Level	Introduction
Style	Lecture \| Hands-on Activities
Duration	2 Days
Related Technologies	Databases \| NoSQL \| AWS \| Python

Learning Objectives

Describe the what DynamoDB is and use cases for how it is best used
Learn how to develop APIs with DynamoDB so that it can be integrated into your applications
Implement a data model within DynamoDB and explain why a good data model is important to your applications

What You'll Learn:

In the Working with Amazon DynamoDB training course, you'll learn:

Overview of DynamoDB

What are NoSQL Databases?
- Why do we need CAP Theorem?
Setting up and configuring your AWS Account to use DynamoDB

Getting Started with DynamoDB

Understanding basic concepts
How can I scale DynamoDB to me my usage needs?
Using the DynamoDB console
Look at the DynamoDB architecture
Why do I need data consistency?
Using Secondary Indexes
Pricing and Usage metrics

Developing applications with DynamoDB

DynamoDB API
Object Persistence Interface
Development Environment
Using LSIs and GSIs
Implementing Comments
Optimistic Locking
Transactions
Implementing Rating Systems
Full-text Search with CloudSearch
Implementing Full-text Search with CloudSearch

DynamoDB Streams

Introduction to DynamoDB Streams
When to Use DynamoDB Streams
Processing New Items in Real-time
Lambda Triggers
Updating CloudSearch in Real-time

DynamoDB Patterns

Data Modeling in DynamoDB
What are Hot Keys?
Learn how to reduce DynamoDB costs

Data Analytics with DynamoDB

Using Redshift with DynamoDB
Performing Queries with Redshift
Using Apache Hive with DynamoDB
Performing Queries with Apache Hive

Operations with DynamoDB

Monitoring DynamoDB
Accessing CloudWatch Metrics
CloudTrail
Adding Cache with DAX
Using DAX with DynamoDB
Data Pipeline
Creating and Restoring Back Ups
Cross-region Replication
Run Cross-region Replication

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.

Tailored Outlines

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“I appreciated the instructor's technique of writing live code examples rather than using fixed slide decks to present the material.”

VMware

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Working with Amazon DynamoDB

Course Summary

Purpose

Audience

Role

Skill Level

Style

Duration

Related Technologies