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PartitionKey

An attribute used in partitioning data in a table. A dimension key partitions data using the values of the dimension specified by the dimension-name as partition key, while a measure key partitions data using measure names (values of the 'measure_name' column).

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Type

The type of the partition key. Options are DIMENSION (dimension key) and MEASURE (measure key).

Type: String

Valid Values: DIMENSION | MEASURE

Required: Yes

EnforcementInRecord

The level of enforcement for the specification of a dimension key in ingested records. Options are REQUIRED (dimension key must be specified) and OPTIONAL (dimension key does not have to be specified).

Type: String

Valid Values: REQUIRED | OPTIONAL

Required: No

Name

The name of the attribute used for a dimension key.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1.

Required: No

See Also

For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific Amazon SDKs, see the following: