Description
The Create DynamoDB Backups action can be used to create backups of one or more DynamoDB tables. The backups are stored in your AWS account.
For example, at 3am, all tables can be backed up.
Settings
Please see Common Action Settings for a description of settings common to all action types.
Table Identification Method
Indicate the method in which the tables are to be identified. Valid options are:
By Table Name - Identify tables by comparing their names.
By Resource Tag - Identify tables by comparing a resource tag.
All Tables - All tables will be selected.
Table Name
Indicate the table name comparison to use to select the table.
Resource Tag Name
Indicate the resource tag name to use to compare when selecting tables.
Resource Tag Value
Indicate the resource tag value comparison to use when selecting tables.
Backup Name
The name of the backup that will be created. Macros can be used in this field.
Amazon Commands Used
The following Amazon AWS commands are used. The access key should have permission to execute all of them.
dynamodb:CreateBackup
dynamodb:DescribeBackup
dynamodb:DescribeTable
dynamodb:ListTables
dynamodb:ListTagsOfResource