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Ever felt that migrating entire database systems would be a chore and a half if you had to do it yourself? Luckily, AWS offers a suite of services designed to simplify complex IT operations; among these is the Database Migration Service (DMS), a robust and flexible tool that streamlines the process of migrating databases to AWS.
This service is particularly valuable for organizations seeking to modernize their infrastructure and enhance their cloud performance.
Let’s see how you can use AWS’ data migration tool to effortlessly migrate to the cloud.
The AWS DMS is a fully managed service that automates the migration of databases to and from various sources, including commercial and open-source databases. It simplifies the migration process by handling complex tasks such as schema conversion, data extraction, loading, and validation. Key features of the DMS include:
By replicating critical data to a secondary site, DMS helps minimize data loss and service disruptions in case of failures or outages. Additionally, real-time data replication enables timely and accurate data analysis, empowering organizations to make informed decisions.
Let’s look at the various parts of the DMS now and how they work with each other.
AWS DMS relies on several key components to ensure efficient and reliable data migration and replication:
Next, let’s look at the flow of DMS and how it can help you migrate your databases easily.
1. Source Configuration: The user defines the source database, including its type, endpoint, and credentials.
2. Target Configuration: The user specifies the target database, its type, endpoint, and credentials.
3. Replication Instance Configuration: The user configures the replication instance, specifying its instance class, storage size, and other settings.
4. Data Migration or Replication: The replication instance initiates the data transfer process, either as a one-time migration or a continuous replication.
5. Data Validation: The service validates the data at the target database to ensure accuracy and completeness.
DMS is one of the most popular migration tools that AWS provides, but are there others? Absolutely.
In addition to AWS DMS, these tools can be used to streamline the migration process:
Let’s take a look at the best ways to use DMS with your cloud instance.
In order to get the most out of AWS DMS, you need to:
You may be wondering now, where exactly DMS saves you time and effort. Read on to find out!
DMS is a powerful tool for a variety of database migration and replication scenarios. One common use case is migrating databases from on-premises environments to AWS to harness the cloud’s benefits, including cost reduction, performance optimization, and enhanced security.
DMS can also be used to convert databases to more modern and efficient engines like Amazon Aurora. DMS also enables real-time data replication to support data analytics, business intelligence, and disaster recovery strategies. It also facilitates the migration of data to AWS data warehouses for advanced analytics and valuable business insights.
SquareOps, an AWS-verified partner, used DMS and a host of other AWS migration tools to help Mathleaks, a global edtech giant, move to AWS and improve the elasticity of their servers, so that traffic could effortlessly be scaled up or down depending on demand.
We also helped Mathleaks save up to 25% on costs while making sure operations and security were still watertight.
AWS DMS is a powerful tool that simplifies the complex process of database migration. By automating many of the manual tasks involved in migration, DMS helps organizations reduce risk, minimize downtime, and accelerate their cloud adoption journey.
But to get you to a successful cloud migration, SquareOps is here to take care of the nitty-gritty. As an AWS Advanced Tier partner certified with AWS RDS Service Delivery Designation, we ensure you face no downtime during migration and are compliant with over 20 AWS certifications. Click here to start your cloud migration with us!
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is a fully managed service that makes it easy to migrate databases to AWS. It automates the complex process of migrating databases, minimizing downtime and risk.
AWS DMS offers several benefits, including:
Secure and reliable: Ensures data security and reliability.
AWS DMS supports a wide range of database engines, including:
Open-source databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Amazon Aurora
AWS DMS uses a replication technology to capture changes from your source database and apply them to your target database on AWS. This process is automated and requires minimal configuration.
To get started, you can sign up for an AWS account and create a data transfer job. Or, simply talk to SquareOps who can do the hard work for you!
Yes, AWS Data Transfer uses industry-standard encryption methods to protect your data during transfer.
AWS Data Transfer is priced based on the amount of data transferred. You can find detailed pricing information on the AWS website.
AWS provides comprehensive support for AWS Data Transfer, including documentation, forums, and technical support. When you consult with SquareOps, our cloud support is available 24/7.