What's the Difference Between AWS Transform MGN and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)?
Compare AWS Transform MGN and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.
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Comparisons
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AWS Transform MGN
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
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Category
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Migration & Modernization |
Migration & Modernization |
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Description
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Rehosts source servers to AWS as native Amazon EC2 instances with continuous replication and minimal-downtime cutover |
Securely migrates databases with minimal downtime and zero data loss |
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Key features
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Pricing model
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Free for 90 days per server; then per server/hour |
Pay per replication instance hour |
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Free tier
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Yes (90 days per server) |
Yes |
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Expert take
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“AWS Transform MGN replicates servers to AWS with continuous block-level replication. Cut over with minutes of downtime when ready.” |
“DMS handles both homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations with continuous replication. The serverless option auto-scales for variable workloads without capacity planning.” |
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When to use AWS Transform MGN or AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Use AWS Transform MGN when:
- Server migration
- Lift and shift
- Data center migration
- Cross-region migration
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Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) when:
- Database migration
- Continuous replication
- Cross-engine migration
- Data warehouse loading
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