Amazon DynamoDB - The Definitive Guide: Explore enterprise-ready, serverless NoSQL with predictable, scalable performance

Amazon DynamoDB – The Definitive Guide: Explore enterprise-ready, serverless NoSQL with predictable, scalable performance
by: Aman Dhingra (Author),Mike Mackay(Author)
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication Date: 2024/8/30
Language: English
Print Length: 414 pages
ISBN-10: 1803246898
ISBN-13: 9781803246895
Book Description
Harness the potential and scalability of DynamoDB to effortlessly construct resilient, low-latency databases Key FeaturesDiscover how DynamoDB works behind the scenes to make the most of its featuresLearn how to keep latency and costs minimal even when scaling upIntegrate DynamoDB with other AWS services to create a full data analytics systemPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis book will help you master Amazon DynamoDB, the fully managed, serverless, NoSQL database service designed for high performance at any scale. Authored by Aman Dhingra, senior DynamoDB specialist solutions architect at AWS, and Mike Mackay, former senior NoSQL specialist solutions architect at AWS, this guide draws on their expertise to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to harness DynamoDB’s full potential.This book not only introduces you to DynamoDB’s core features and real-world applications, but also provides in-depth guidance on transitioning from traditional relational databases to the NoSQL world. You’ll learn essential data modeling techniques, such as vertical partitioning, and explore the nuances of DynamoDB’s indexing capabilities, capacity modes, and consistency models. The chapters also help you gain a solid understanding of advanced topics such as enhanced analytical patterns, implementing caching with DynamoDB Accelerator (DAX), and integrating DynamoDB with other AWS services to optimize your data strategies.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design, build, and deliver low-latency, high-throughput DynamoDB solutions, driving new levels of efficiency and performance for your applications.What you will learnMaster key-value data modeling in DynamoDB for efficiencyTransition from RDBMSs to NoSQL with optimized strategiesImplement read consistency and ACID transactions effectivelyExplore vertical partitioning for specific data access patternsOptimize data retrieval using secondary indexes in DynamoDBManage capacity modes, backup strategies, and core componentsEnhance DynamoDB with caching, analytics, and global tablesEvaluate and design your DynamoDB migration strategyWho this book is forThis book is for software architects designing scalable systems, developers optimizing performance with DynamoDB, and engineering managers guiding decision-making. Data engineers will learn to integrate DynamoDB into workflows, while product owners will explore its innovative capabilities. DBAs transitioning to NoSQL will find valuable insights on DynamoDB and RDBMS integration. Basic knowledge of software engineering, Python, and cloud computing is helpful. Hands-on AWS or DynamoDB experience is beneficial but not required. Table of ContentsAmazon DynamoDB in ActionThe AWS Management Console and SDKsNoSQL Workbench for DynamoDBSimple Key-ValueMoving from a Relational MindsetRead Consistency, Operations, and TransactionsVertical PartitioningSecondary IndexesCapacity Modes and Table ClassesRequest Routers, Storage Nodes, and Other Core ComponentsBackup, Restore, and MoreStreams and TTLGlobal TablesDynamoDB Accelerator (DAX) and Caching with DynamoDBEnhanced Analytical PatternsMigrations
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Harness the potential and scalability of DynamoDB to effortlessly construct resilient, low-latency databases Key FeaturesDiscover how DynamoDB works behind the scenes to make the most of its featuresLearn how to keep latency and costs minimal even when scaling upIntegrate DynamoDB with other AWS services to create a full data analytics systemPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis book will help you master Amazon DynamoDB, the fully managed, serverless, NoSQL database service designed for high performance at any scale. Authored by Aman Dhingra, senior DynamoDB specialist solutions architect at AWS, and Mike Mackay, former senior NoSQL specialist solutions architect at AWS, this guide draws on their expertise to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to harness DynamoDB’s full potential.This book not only introduces you to DynamoDB’s core features and real-world applications, but also provides in-depth guidance on transitioning from traditional relational databases to the NoSQL world. You’ll learn essential data modeling techniques, such as vertical partitioning, and explore the nuances of DynamoDB’s indexing capabilities, capacity modes, and consistency models. The chapters also help you gain a solid understanding of advanced topics such as enhanced analytical patterns, implementing caching with DynamoDB Accelerator (DAX), and integrating DynamoDB with other AWS services to optimize your data strategies.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design, build, and deliver low-latency, high-throughput DynamoDB solutions, driving new levels of efficiency and performance for your applications.What you will learnMaster key-value data modeling in DynamoDB for efficiencyTransition from RDBMSs to NoSQL with optimized strategiesImplement read consistency and ACID transactions effectivelyExplore vertical partitioning for specific data access patternsOptimize data retrieval using secondary indexes in DynamoDBManage capacity modes, backup strategies, and core componentsEnhance DynamoDB with caching, analytics, and global tablesEvaluate and design your DynamoDB migration strategyWho this book is forThis book is for software architects designing scalable systems, developers optimizing performance with DynamoDB, and engineering managers guiding decision-making. Data engineers will learn to integrate DynamoDB into workflows, while product owners will explore its innovative capabilities. DBAs transitioning to NoSQL will find valuable insights on DynamoDB and RDBMS integration. Basic knowledge of software engineering, Python, and cloud computing is helpful. Hands-on AWS or DynamoDB experience is beneficial but not required. Table of ContentsAmazon DynamoDB in ActionThe AWS Management Console and SDKsNoSQL Workbench for DynamoDBSimple Key-ValueMoving from a Relational MindsetRead Consistency, Operations, and TransactionsVertical PartitioningSecondary IndexesCapacity Modes and Table ClassesRequest Routers, Storage Nodes, and Other Core ComponentsBackup, Restore, and MoreStreams and TTLGlobal TablesDynamoDB Accelerator (DAX) and Caching with DynamoDBEnhanced Analytical PatternsMigrations Read more