Configure AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring to troubleshoot replication errors in AWS MGN and AWS DRS
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This article provides a detailed guide on using AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring to troubleshoot replication errors in AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) and AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS).
- Traffic Mirroring helps capture and analyze network traffic between source and replication servers
- Key components include mirror source, target, filter, and session
- Can help identify issues like SSL interception, MTU/MSS mismatches, firewall interference, and security software blocking
- Process involves identifying replication server, setting up a mirror target instance, configuring filters and sessions
- Uses tcpdump and Wireshark for detailed network traffic analysis
The solution provides deeper visibility into network communication, enabling faster troubleshooting of replication errors without disrupting the migration or recovery process.
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