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Use AWS DMS to migrate data from IBM Db2 DPF to an AWS target

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This article discusses how to use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to migrate data from IBM Db2 databases with the Database Partitioning Feature (DPF) to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), enabling the creation of robust data lakes in the cloud.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Overview of IBM Db2 DPF architecture
  • AWS DMS setup for Db2 DPF source for full load and ongoing replication
  • Key considerations and limitations
  • Step-by-step guide for creating source endpoints for each DPF node
  • Best practices, FAQs, and recommendations
  • Security considerations and shared responsibility model
  • Conclusion highlighting the benefits of this approach


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