AWS Schema Conversion Tool (AWS SCT)
Explore the AWS Schema Conversion Tool to understand how it automates converting database schemas for migrations from on-premises or legacy databases to AWS cloud platforms. Learn the process of schema assessment, conversion, data migration support, validation, and optimization to streamline cloud migration projects.
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Many businesses must transition to more efficient and modern database systems as data volumes grow and performance demands increase. This could involve upgrading from an older database system to a more advanced one, switching from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions, or adopting open-source platforms to avoid being locked into a single vendor.
Manually migrating a database presents significant challenges:
Complexity: The process involves converting intricate database objects like tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures to a format compatible with the new system.
Error-prone: Manual conversion increases the risk of errors, especially in large and complex schemas.
Time-consuming: The manual process can be slow and labor-intensive, delaying the overall migration.
Schema conversion tools are designed to address these challenges by automating the migration of database schemas from one system (source) to another (target). They simplify the conversion of database objects and code, ensuring they are compatible with the target system. ...