Introducing configurable maximum throughput for Amazon DynamoDB on-demand
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This article introduces a new optional feature for Amazon DynamoDB on-demand mode that allows you to configure maximum read or write (or both) throughput for individual on-demand tables and associated global secondary indexes. This feature provides more control and flexibility in managing costs and performance.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Common use cases for configuring maximum throughput on on-demand tables, such as optimizing costs, protecting against runaway costs, managing API usage, and safeguarding downstream services.
- How to enable and configure maximum throughput settings for on-demand tables using the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and SDKs.
- How maximum throughput works with global tables and the use of OnDemandThroughputOverride for read limits on replicas.
- Support for maximum throughput settings in restore and import from Amazon S3 workflows.
- Monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting with CloudWatch metrics and ThrottlingException messages.
- Conclusion highlighting the benefits and ease of getting started with this new feature.
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