Working with Amazon DynamoDB Course

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, students 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.

Familiarity with Node.JS, Python, Java, or similar programming languages and the Unix/Linux command line is required.

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

Workshops

Duration

2 Days

Related Technologies

Databases

NoSQL

AWS

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Productivity Objectives:

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

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Real-World Content

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

Industry experts with 15+ years of industry experience that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
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More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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What You'll Learn

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

What are NoSQL Databases?
- Why do we need CAP Theorem?
Overview of DynamoDB
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