Database Migration
Imagine that your organization has operated a traditional on-premises database infrastructure for several years. Over time, your databases have grown in size and complexity, containing critical data for your applications and analytics. With the move toward modernizing your infrastructure and taking advantage of cloud benefits, you are considering migrating your databases to AWS. As you explore this transition, you will need to make important decisions about the migration strategy and the tools to use. Key considerations in your migration planning include the following:
- Do you want to perform a one-time migration of the entire database to AWS, and are you prepared to accept downtime?
- Do you need to synchronize your on-premises and AWS databases during the migration process to minimize downtime?
- Are you considering changing your database engine – for example, moving from a proprietary system such as Oracle to an open source solution such as PostgreSQL...
