Error: dynamodb localhost not working
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
This error message indicates an issue with accessing a local instance of DynamoDB. Specifically, it indicates that the local host is not working. This can happen if the local instance of DynamoDB is not running, if the port used by the local instance is not accessible, or if there is a configuration issue with the local instance.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
To solve this error, check that the local instance of DynamoDB is running. You can start the local instance by running the following command:
java -Djava.library.path=./DynamoDBLocal_lib -jar DynamoDBLocal.jar -sharedDb
Check that the port used by the local instance is accessible and not being blocked by a firewall. You can check the status of the service by running the following command:
telnet localhost 8000
Check the configuration of the local instance and ensure that it is set up correctly. You can check the configuration by running the following command:
aws configure list
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