How to Run DynamoDB on Google Cloud (GCP) – Simplified With ScyllaDB Alternator

The text discusses the process of migrating workloads from Amazon's DynamoDB to Google Cloud using ScyllaDB's DynamoDB-compatible API, known as Project Alternator. It highlights the advantages of ScyllaDB in providing flexibility for running workloads across different cloud platforms or on-premises, which is particularly useful for users seeking high availability or disaster recovery solutions. The post provides a step-by-step guide for launching a ScyllaDB Cloud Alternator instance on Google Cloud, detailing the options of cold (offline) and hot (live) migrations, including methods like dual writes and consuming DynamoDB streams for real-time synchronization. Additionally, it explains how to use ScyllaDB Migrator, a Spark-based tool, to transfer historical data from DynamoDB to ScyllaDB, and advises on updating applications to connect with the new ScyllaDB Alternator endpoint. The content emphasizes minimizing application changes and ensuring the smooth transition of databases during the migration process.