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Optimize data validation using AWS DMS validation-only tasks

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This article discusses how to optimize data validation using AWS DMS (Database Migration Service) validation-only tasks. It covers:

  • Use cases of AWS DMS validation-only tasks for relational databases
  • How to configure and monitor a validation-only task
  • Differences between full load and CDC validation tasks
  • How to optimize validation-only task performance
  • How to handle validation failure cases and use override rules
  • Conclusion on utilizing validation-only tasks for data migrations
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