Question: Does DynamoDB support cross-region replication?

Answered by Rafal Wilinski
Answer
Yes, DynamoDB supports cross-region replication. It allows you to automatically replicate your DynamoDB table data to one or more regions with a configurable amount of delay. This feature can be used for disaster recovery, and serving low-latency read requests for users in different geographic locations.
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