Rule: DynamoDB Table Protected by Backup Plan

Rule Description:

Troubleshooting Steps:

2. 1.
   Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create and manage backup plans in your AWS account.
4. 2.
   Validate that the DynamoDB table you are trying to protect exists and is accessible.
6. 3.
   Double-check the configuration settings of your backup plan, including the backup frequency and retention period.
8. 4.
   Verify that you have adequate storage capacity in your AWS account to accommodate the backups.
10. 5.
    Check for any error messages or warnings displayed during the creation or execution of the backup plan.

Necessary Codes:

Step-by-Step Guide for Remediation:

2. 1.
   Open the AWS Management Console and navigate to the DynamoDB service.
4. 2.
   Select the DynamoDB table you want to protect with a backup plan.
6. 3.
   In the navigation pane, click on the "Backup" tab.
8. 4.
   Click the "Create backup plan" button to create a new backup plan.
10. 5.
    Provide a meaningful name for the backup plan.
12. 6.
    Configure the desired backup frequency, such as daily, weekly, or monthly, based on your requirements.
14. 7.
    Set the retention period to determine how long the backups should be retained.
16. 8.
    Specify any additional settings, such as backup window and backup location.
18. 9.
    Review the backup plan settings and click "Create backup plan."
20. 10.
    Once the backup plan is created, you can monitor its status and execution history from the "Backup plans" section.
22. 11.
    To restore data from a backup, select the desired backup from the list and click "Restore table."
24. 12.
    Follow the prompts to restore the DynamoDB table to a specific point-in-time.
26. 13.
    Monitor the restore process and verify the restored data.