Updating a table using the AWS SDK for .Net

Now, let's understand how to update a DynamoDB table using the AWS SDK for .Net.

Getting ready

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How to do it…

In this recipe, we will learn how to update the provisioned capacity of the already created table using the AWS SDK for .Net:

1. Create an update table request and provide the new read and write capacity units:

   AmazonDynamoDBClient client = new AmazonDynamoDBClient();
   string tableName = "productTableNet";
   var request=new UpdateTableRequest(){
     TableName=tableName,
     ProvisionedThroughput = new ProvisionedThroughput(){
       ReadCapacityUnits=2,
         WriteCapacityUnits=2
     }
   };

2. Invoke the updateTable method from the DynamoDB client to update the table with the provided capacity units:

   var response = client.UpdateTable(request);

3. It takes some time for DynamoDB to make the changes effective. So, it's always a best practice to wait until the table becomes active again. By default, the AWS SDK for...