Why Should You Migrate Databases Using Amazon DMS

Businesses today look to migrate databases to high-efficient cloud-based platforms to increase operational efficiencies. One way is to move to Amazon Web Services (AWS) using their Database Migration Service (DMS). During migration with Amazon DMS, the source database remains fully functional and there is no need for downtime, a boost for large organizations as shutting down systems affects their operating schedules.

Amazon DMS for database migration is perfect for both Homogeneous Migration such as Oracle to Oracle and Heterogeneous migration like Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle to Amazon Aurora. It can also replicate data continuously for consolidating databases into a data warehouse with petabyte-volume data streamed to Amazon S3 and Amazon Redshift.

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Why should you migrate databases using Amazon DMS?

With Amazon DMS, there is no need to install and configure additional drivers and applications for database migration as the same is started from the AWS Management Console.

Users have to pay only for the quantum of resources used during database migration with the Amazon DMS. In traditional processes, flat fees were charged. Hence, using Amazon DMS is a cost-effective proposition.  

All changes made at the source database are continually replicated to the target database when Amazon DMS is used. This is provided both the source and the target databases are kept in sync.

Once parameters are defined in AWS DMS, a migration process can be started quickly in the AWS Management Console of Amazon DMS including setting up connections to both the source and the target databases and choosing the replication instance.

Finally, the source and the target databases as well as the replication instance and the network connectivity are continually tracked by Amazon DMS.      

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