I'm facing a frustrating situation with uploading data from an Excel configuration table (about 80 rows) to DynamoDB. Although ChatGPT suggested uploading the file to S3 first, I found that the import tool forces me to create a new table instead of appending to an existing one. The table was set up with CloudFormation, so I can't just recreate it. I'm not a DevOps expert, and I have limited permissions at work for AWS actions, making this task even more challenging. I'm hoping for a simpler way to transfer my data without having to modify templates or run complex commands. Any straightforward suggestions?
3 Answers
Since you've only got 80 rows, one practical method would be to write a simple Python script. Just ask ChatGPT to help you create a script that reads your Excel file and uses the DynamoDB 'put item' command to upload each row. You'll need to specify the format of your CSV file and the table details. This way, you can automate the process without needing complex commands or CloudFormation tweaks.
If Excel is your main tool, you might want to check out CData Connect for Excel. This tool allows your Excel to connect directly to DynamoDB, enabling you to sync your data back and forth easily. The free version lets you make up to 50 queries monthly, which might be perfect for your needs.
Instead of trying to load the actual data to DynamoDB, you might consider loading it to S3 first. Then, for each record in your DynamoDB table, add a reference ID that points to the S3 object. If your goal is to insert spreadsheet rows into DynamoDB, you can use any AWS SDK (like Python's Boto3) to write a script that retrieves the rows and calls 'PutItem' accordingly.
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