AWS Database Migration Fundamentals

Modernizing your application often requires moving your data to the cloud, but database migration can seem daunting. This course simplifies the process, guiding you through the essential concepts and tools needed to transition your databases safely. You will gain the confidence to plan, configure, and execute database migrations on AWS, whether you are moving to the exact same engine or shifting to a modern NoSQL database. What you'll learn: - Understand core database migration concepts, including homogeneous and heterogeneous strategies. - Explore AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for seamless transitions. - Learn to map traditional SQL databases to cloud-native NoSQL structures. - Apply security best practices and IAM policies to protect data during transit. - Practice planning minimal-downtime migrations with continuous data replication. Starting with foundational terminology and migration strategies, you will progress through written explanations detailing how to set up replication tasks and validate your data post-migration. This course is designed for beginner cloud practitioners, database administrators, and developers with no prior migration experience. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of cloud database migration.