Migrate or upgrade your like-to-like databases using AWS DMS homogeneous migration
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This article discusses how to use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for homogeneous database migrations, which allow you to migrate or upgrade like-to-like databases with minimal effort and downtime.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Common challenges of homogeneous migration (e.g. downtime, tool selection, orchestration)
- Overview of AWS DMS homogeneous migration and its benefits (e.g. low-touch migration, pay-as-you-go, seamless migration, data load optimization, high security)
- Use case 1: Migrating a self-managed PostgreSQL database to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL or Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible
- Use case 2: Upgrading an Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL database from v11.22 to v16.1
- Best practices and limitations of homogeneous migration
- Conclusion highlighting the benefits of using AWS DMS for homogeneous migrations
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