AWS DMS validation: A custom serverless architecture

This article discusses a custom serverless architecture for AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) data validation, addressing challenges with traditional validation methods.

• Solution uses AWS serverless services to automate data validation after DMS task completion
• Provides flexible validation approach for full load and change data capture (CDC) migrations
• Uses AWS Lambda, Amazon SNS, and Amazon EventBridge for event-driven validation
• Supports parallel data validation with source and target database comparisons
• Automatically sends validation results via email notifications

Key benefits include reduced manual effort, automated data quality monitoring, and the ability to customize validation checks based on specific business requirements.