Summary
In this chapter, we learned how to use AWS Schema Conversion Tool and AWS Database Migration Service to migrate databases to AWS. We learned how to use SCT to assess whether a database needs to be converted into a different database engine, as well as how to assess it for migration to RDS. After that, we learned how to use DMS to migrate the data to our target database using full load and CDC tasks.
We also learned about AWS Snowball and how it works with the SCT data extraction agent. This allows you to migrate large or complex databases using a storage device to reduce network bandwidth and speed up a migration.
SCT, DMS, and migration strategies are major topics within the DB Specialty exam, so covering these tools and techniques in depth will have greatly enhanced your skills going into the exam.
In the next chapter, we are going to learn how to use automation techniques, including two data handling and querying tools that are offered by AWS: AWS Athena and AWS...
