[Solved] A developer tries to enable PITR on a table but uses the command: aws dynamodb update-table --table-name Products --point-in-time-recovery Enabled=trueWhy does this command fail? | DynamoDB

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A developer tries to enable PITR on a table but uses the command:
aws dynamodb update-table --table-name Products --point-in-time-recovery Enabled=true
Why does this command fail?

AThe table name is invalid

BThe parameter name is incorrect; it should be --point-in-time-recovery-specification

CPITR cannot be enabled via CLI

DThe command requires a region flag

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check correct parameter name for enabling PITR
The correct parameter is --point-in-time-recovery-specification, not --point-in-time-recovery.
Step 2: Validate other options
Table name is valid, PITR can be enabled via CLI, and region flag is optional if configured.
Final Answer:
The parameter name is incorrect; it should be --point-in-time-recovery-specification -> Option B
Quick Check:
Correct CLI parameter = --point-in-time-recovery-specification [OK]

Quick Trick: Use full parameter name --point-in-time-recovery-specification [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Using wrong parameter names
Assuming CLI can't enable PITR
Forgetting region config

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A developer tries to enable PITR on a table but uses the command:

Step 1: Check correct parameter name for enabling PITR

Step 2: Validate other options

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