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What's the Difference Between AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Mainframe Modernization?

Compare AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Mainframe Modernization side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.

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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
AWS Mainframe Modernization
Category

Migration & Modernization

Migration & Modernization

Description

Securely migrates databases with minimal downtime and zero data loss

Integrated platform to modernize, migrate, test, and run mainframe applications

Best for
  • Database migration
  • Continuous replication
  • Cross-engine migration
  • Data warehouse loading
  • Mainframe migration
  • Application modernization
  • COBOL workloads
  • Mainframe testing
Key features
  • Homogeneous & heterogeneous migration
  • Continuous replication
  • Schema conversion
  • Multi-AZ
  • Serverless
  • Replatform pattern
  • Refactor pattern
  • Managed runtime
  • Application testing
  • Data replication
Pricing model

Pay per replication instance hour

Pay per vCPU hour

Free tier

Yes

No

Expert take

“DMS handles both homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations with continuous replication. The serverless option auto-scales for variable workloads without capacity planning.”
— Riku Kobayashi, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

“Mainframe Modernization supports both replatforming (Micro Focus) and refactoring (Blu Age) approaches. It assesses COBOL workloads and generates migration plans.”
— Gary McLean, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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When to use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) or AWS Mainframe Modernization

Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) when:

  • Database migration
  • Continuous replication
  • Cross-engine migration
  • Data warehouse loading

Learn more about AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) »

Use AWS Mainframe Modernization when:

  • Mainframe migration
  • Application modernization
  • COBOL workloads
  • Mainframe testing

Learn more about AWS Mainframe Modernization »

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