An Overview of AWS Cloud Data Migration Services

Publication date: May 1, 2016 (Document history)

One of the most challenging steps required to deploy an application infrastructure in the cloud is moving data into and out of the cloud. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides multiple services for moving data, and each solution offers various levels of speed, security, cost, and performance. This whitepaper outlines the different AWS services that can help seamlessly transfer data to and from the AWS Cloud.

Introduction

As you plan your data migration strategy, you will need to determine the best approach to use based on the specifics of your environment. There are many different ways to lift-and-shift data to the cloud such as one-time large batches, constant device streams, intermittent updates, or even hybrid data storage combining the AWS Cloud and on-premises data stores. These methods can be used individually or together to help streamline the realities of cloud data migration projects.