# AWS DynamoDB database When using DynamoDB in DuploCloud AWS, the required permissions to access the DynamoDB from a virtual machine (VM), Lambda functions, and containers are provisioned automatically using Instance profiles. Therefore, no Access Key is required in the Application code. {% hint style="warning" %} When you write application code for DynamoDB in DuploCloud AWS, use the IAM role/Instance profile to connect to these services. If possible, use the AWS SDK constructor, which uses the region. {% endhint %} ## Adding DynamoDB Database Tables 1. In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to **Cloud Services** -> **Database.** 2. Select the **DynamoDB** tab. 3. Click **Add**. The **Create DynamoDB** pane displays.

4. Complete the following fields:


Table Name	Enter a name for the table.
Primary Key	Enter the primary key.
Data Type (Primary Key)	Select the data type for the primary key (String or Number).
Sort Key	Enter the sort key.
Data Type (Sort Key)	Select the data type for the sort key (String or Number).
Secondary Indexes	To add a secondary index, click Add Local Index and specify the following: • Sort Key: Enter the attribute used to sort items within the partition. • Data Type: Select the data type of the sort key (e.g., String, Number). • Index Name: Enter a unique name for the secondary index. • Projection: Specify which attributes to include in the index (e.g., All, Only Keys, or Include and enter a specific attribute).

5. Click **Submit**. For detailed guidance about configuring the `duplocloud_aws_dynamodb_table`, refer to the Terraform[ documentation](https://registry.terraform.io/providers/duplocloud/duplocloud/latest/docs/resources/aws_dynamodb_table). This resource allows for creating and managing AWS DynamoDB tables within DuploCloud. {% hint style="info" %} Perform additional configuration, as needed, in the AWS Console by clicking the **>\_** **Console** icon. In the AWS console, you can configure the application-specific details of DynamoDB database tables. However, no access or security-level permissions are provided. {% endhint %} After creating a DynamoDB table, you can retrieve the final name of the table using the `.fullname` attribute, which is available in the read-only section of the documentation. This feature is handy for applications that dynamically access table names post-creation. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please refer to the documentation or contact support. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/overview/aws-services/database/dynamodb.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.