         | Did this page help you? Yes No Tell us about it... |
Where Do I Go from Here?
Topics
Amazon SimpleDB is a rich service offering a lot of features that were not discussed in this guide. This section provides links to additional resources, which can help you deepen your understanding and use of Amazon SimpleDB.
Other Uses for the Scratchpad
The scratchpad is an excellent resource for creating domains, performing maintenance tasks, and testing and troubleshooting during development. In addition to making requests, you can also use it to view examples of signed URLs and the string to sign when making authenticated requests.
Other Ways to Access Amazon SimpleDB
This section describes other methods for using Amazon SimpleDB.
Use an Existing Library
If you prefer to use Amazon SimpleDB through a programmatic interface, AWS provides Software Development Kits (SDKs) and resources available for the following languages:
For SDKs and sample code in all languages, go to the Amazon SimpleDB Sample Code and Libraries .
Build Your Own Libraries
If you want to build your own libraries, you can make REST requests. For more information, refer to the API Reference section of the Amazon SimpleDB Developer Guide.
Learn More About Amazon SimpleDB
This section describes where to find more information about key Amazon SimpleDB features and limits.
Authentication
For more information on authentication, refer to the Request Authentication section of the Amazon SimpleDB Developer Guide.
Complex Queries
One of the main uses for Amazon SimpleDB involves making complex queries against your data set, so you can get exactly the data you need. For more information, refer to the Select section of the Amazon SimpleDB Developer Guide.
Data Storage and Performance
For information on how quickly stored data is recorded to Amazon SimpleDB, refer to the Consistency section of the Amazon SimpleDB Developer Guide.
Limits and Restrictions
During development, it is important to understand Amazon SimpleDB's limits when storing data, the amount of data Amazon SimpleDB can return from a query, and what to do if the limits are exceeded. For more information, refer to the Limits section of the Amazon SimpleDB Developer Guide.
AWS Account and Security Credentials
This guide walked you through signing up for the service, getting an AWS account and security credentials, and then completing a short exercise of the essential product functions. Now that you've completed the exercise, we recommend you check with an administrator or co-worker in your organization to determine if they already have an AWS account and security credentials for you to use in future interactions with AWS.
If you're an account owner or administrator and would like to know more about AWS Identity and Access Management, go to http://aws.amazon.com/iam and to the Using AWS Identity and Access Management.
Resources
The following table lists related resources that you will find useful as you work with this service.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Amazon SimpleDB Developer Guide | The Developer Guide provides a detailed discussion of the service. It includes an architectural overview, programming reference, and API reference. |
| Amazon SimpleDB Release Notes | The Release Notes give a high-level overview of the current release. They specifically note any new features, corrections, and known issues. |
| AWS Developer Resource Center | A central starting point find documentation, code samples, release notes, and other information to help you build innovative applications with AWS. |
|
A community-based forum for developers to discuss technical questions related to Amazon Web Services. | |
|
The home page for AWS Technical Support, including access to our Developer Forums, Technical FAQs, Service Status page, and (if you're subscribed to this program) AWS Premium Support. | |
| Amazon SimpleDB Product Information Page | The primary web page for information about Amazon SimpleDB. |
| Form for questions related to your AWS account: Contact Us | This form is only for account questions. For technical questions, use the AWS Support Center. |
| Conditions of Use | Detailed information about the copyright and trademark usage at Amazon.com. |
Canceling Amazon SimpleDB
If you decide Amazon SimpleDB isn't what you need, you can cancel your registration at any time.
To cancel an AWS product
Sign on to AWS.
Point to Your Account and click Account Activity.
From the Account Activity page, click the View/Edit Service link under the service you want to cancel.
On the View/Edit Service page, click the link to cancel this service at the bottom of the page.
