Technical requirements
Before initiating a data warehouse migration to AWS, it’s essential to set a robust foundation by addressing a set of technical prerequisites. Initially, a comprehensive infrastructure assessment is necessary so that you can evaluate the existing data warehouse’s specifications, network setup, and data volume to ensure the AWS environment is provisioned appropriately. Compatibility is important; hence, in-depth analysis to ensure data types, schemas, and procedures align with AWS services such as Amazon Redshift is crucial. Employing tools such as AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for assessment and conversion planning can significantly aid in this assessment and conversion planning process. The key considerations are as follows:
- Network readiness must be ensured. For this, you may potentially require a high-bandwidth, secure, and possibly dedicated connection such as AWS Direct Connect to manage the substantial data transfer process. ...
