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Episode 72: DynamoDB

August 31, 2025 · 24 min

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In this episode, we focus on Amazon DynamoDB, a fully managed, serverless NoSQL database service designed for high-availability and low-latency performance. DynamoDB is ideal for applications that require real-time data access and can scale horizontally to handle massive amounts of traffic. We’ll walk you through the basic features of DynamoDB, including tables, primary keys, and indexes, and explain how to model your data for optimal performance. Whether you're working on mobile apps, gaming backends, or IoT applications, DynamoDB offers the scalability and flexibility you need to store and retrieve data quickly.

We’ll also explore advanced DynamoDB features like DynamoDB Streams for capturing changes in your database, and the use of Global Tables for cross-region replication. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to control costs by configuring provisioned or on-demand capacity modes, and how to use Auto Scaling to automatically adjust throughput as demand fluctuates. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use DynamoDB for NoSQL workloads that require fast, scalable, and flexible database solutions. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, your trusted resource for expert-driven cybersecurity education.

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