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Upgrade your Amazon DynamoDB global tables to the current version
- Amazon DynamoDB is a serverless NoSQL database with single-digit millisecond performance that offers global tables for replicating data across AWS Regions.
- The Current version of global tables (2019.11.21) is more efficient and user-friendly compared to the Legacy version (2017.11.29).
- Operational benefits of the Current version include improved availability, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- The Current version offers lower costs, consuming up to 50% less write capacity than the Legacy version for common operations.
- Upgrading to the Current version requires fulfilling prerequisites, such as consistent TTL settings and GSI configurations.
- Considerations before upgrading involve understanding behavior differences between versions, like changes in conflict resolution methods.
- Upgrading can be initiated with a single click in the AWS management console, ensuring no interruption in availability during the process.
- Post-upgrade validation involves confirming data accessibility and conducting conflict resolution tests across regions.
- Common challenges during the upgrade process include inconsistencies in settings and permissions, which can be mitigated through proper auditing and tooling updates.
- AWS recommends using the Current version for enhanced cost efficiency, automated management, and multi-region resilience.
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