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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).
Contents
- Type
-
The type of the partition key. Options are DIMENSION (dimension key) and MEASURE (measure key).
Type: String
Valid Values:
DIMENSION | MEASURERequired: 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 | OPTIONALRequired: 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: