DynamoDB

DynamoDB is a key-value and document database that delivers single-digit millisecond performance at any scale.

Prerequisites

1. Authentication Credentials: Obtain the necessary authentication credentials for connecting to your DynamoDB instance. Here's how you can set it up:

   • Create a new user in your AWS account and enable "Programmatic access" for the user.
   • Configure the necessary permissions for the user to access DynamoDB resources.

     

2. Connection Details:

   • Endpoint URL of the DynamoDB database.
   • Region where the DynamoDB instance is hosted.

3. Firewall Rules:

   • Configure your firewall settings to allow DronaHQ (IP whitelist) access to your DynamoDB host.

Configuring Connector in DronaHQ

Configure your database category using the provided details. Validate connection with Test connection and Save settings for secure database setup.

Obtain AWS Credentials

To connect to DynamoDB, you'll need to acquire AWS Access and Secret Keys. Follow these steps to ensure you have the necessary credentials:

1. Create a new user in the AWS Management Console.
2. Enable "Programmatic access" for the user and configure appropriate permissions.
3. Safely store the AWS Access Key ID and AWS Secret Access Key for future reference. If you can't locate them, generate a new pair of keys through the AWS console Access AWS Console > My Security Credentials > Access Keys > Create New Access Key.

Account Credentials

General

Field	Description
AWS Access Key	Enter the AWS Access Key of your database.
AWS Secret Key	Enter the AWS Secret Key of your database.
AWS Region	Enter the AWS Region of your database.
Role to assume (ARN)	Enter the role to be used while accessing API. Example - arn:aws:iam::123456789012:role/RoleName
User Role	Enter the User Role

DynamoDB with Sample details.

Admin

Advanced Option	Description
Connection Options	The key and value connection options in database configuration refer to specific settings (keys) and their corresponding values that dictate how the application connects to the database
Whitelist IP	Enhance security by restricting database access to specific whitelisted IP addresses.