Contents
Creating DynamoDB Tables and Indices
In this course, we present how to create DynamoDB tables including local and secondary indices.
Learning Objectives
- Creating DynamoDB tables using the AWS Console
- Creating local and global secondary indices
Intended Audience
- Architects and developers looking to understand how to create DynamoDB Tables using the different modalities provided by AWS
- Those studying for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate and Developer Associate certifications
Prerequisites
- Meet the requirements for the Cloud Practitioner certification or equivalent experience
- Understand the fundamentals of DynamoDB as presented in the DynamoDB Basics course
- It will help if you follow up with the Reading and Writing data in DynamoDB course
In this presentation, we discussed how to model and create a DynamoDB table using the AWS console. We discussed the table structure and indexes, both local as well as global secondary indexes. We also walk through the steps on how to define it, add items, and then delete the table. For Cloud Academy, this is Jorge Negron. Thanks for watching.

Experienced in architecture and delivery of cloud-based solutions, the development, and delivery of technical training, defining requirements, use cases, and validating architectures for results. Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills with attention to details. Hands-on administration/development experience with the ability to mentor and train current & emerging technologies, (Cloud, ML, IoT, Microservices, Big Data & Analytics).