Amazon Keyspaces (for Apache Cassandra)
Use this page as a service-specific case-study starter for architecture, simulation, and optimization scenarios in pinpole.cloud.
Why this service matters
Keyspaces is a managed Apache Cassandra-compatible database.
Power:
- Cassandra Query Language (CQL) compatible
- Serverless with on-demand/provisioned capacity
- Single-digit millisecond latency
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Point-in-time recovery
Important workflows
- Design - Configure service behavior for your workload.
Configuration sections
- Why Keyspaces (Power + Limits)
- Keyspaces Settings
- Service Quotas
Key configuration points
| Point | Default / Value | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | true | Keyspaces Settings |
| Capacity Mode | on-demand | Keyspaces Settings |
| Encryption | true | Keyspaces Settings |
| Point-in-Time Recovery | false | Keyspaces Settings |
| Keyspaces per region | 256 | Service Quotas |
| Tables per keyspace | 256 | Service Quotas |