Common Practices

Instance modifications

Changing the Name of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to change instance names to distinguish instances.

Changing the Administrator Password of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to reset the database administrator password. You are advised to change it periodically to prevent risks such as password cracking.

Changing vCPUs and Memory of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to change the instance specifications to meet your service requirements.

Data backup

Managing Automated Backups of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to create automated backups during the backup period of an instance. The system saves the automated backups based on the specified retention period.

Managing Manual Backups of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to create manual backups for an instance. These backups can be used to restore data for improved reliability.

Managing Cross-Region Backups of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to set a cross-region backup policy for an instance. You can use the backup files in the target region to restore data to a new instance in another region.

Managing Table-level Backups of a GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to create a table-level backup for an instance. If a database or table is deleted maliciously or accidentally, backups can help restore your data.

Data restoration

Restoring a Backup to a New GeminiDB DynamoDB-Compatible Instance

Describes how to restore an existing automated or manual backup to a new instance. The restored data is the same as the backup data.

Restoring a Backup to a Specified Point in Time

Describes how to use an automated backup to restore instance data to a specified point in time.