Amazon DynamoDB | CloudWatch metrics

Question 1

Can I use this plugin with other DynamoDB features such as update streams and cross-region replication?

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Answer 1

You can use Cross-Region Replication with the DynamoDB Streams feature to create read-only replicas of your graph tables in other regions.

Question 2

Does Amazon DynamoDB report CloudWatch metrics?

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Answer 2

Yes, Amazon DynamoDB reports several table-level metrics on CloudWatch. You can make operational decisions about your Amazon DynamoDB tables and take specific actions, like setting up alarms, based on these metrics. For a full list of reported metrics, see the Monitoring DynamoDB with CloudWatch section of our documentation.

Question 3

How can I see CloudWatch metrics for an Amazon DynamoDB table?

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Answer 3

On the Amazon DynamoDB console, select the table for which you wish to see CloudWatch metrics and then select the Metrics tab.