A developer wrote this command to enable encryption but it failed: aws dynamodb update-table --table-name MyTable --sse-specification Enabled=true. Why?

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AEncryption cannot be enabled using update-table command

BThe table name is invalid

CThe command syntax is correct, failure is due to network issues

DEncryption is enabled by default, so this command is unnecessary

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand update-table limitations
Encryption settings cannot be changed after table creation using update-table.
Step 2: Identify why the command failed
The command fails because enabling encryption post-creation is not supported.
Final Answer:
Encryption cannot be enabled using update-table command -> Option A
Quick Check:
Encryption enablement = Only at creation, not update [OK]

Quick Trick: Use create-table to enable encryption, not update-table [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Trying to enable encryption with update-table
Assuming network issues cause failure
Believing encryption is always on

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A developer wrote this command to enable encryption but it failed: aws dynamodb update-table --table-name MyTable --sse-specification Enabled=true. Why?

Step 1: Understand update-table limitations

Step 2: Identify why the command failed

Final Answer:

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