AWS Migration Services: Server and Database Transfer Fundamentals

Moving local infrastructure to the cloud can feel overwhelming without a structured approach and the right tools. This course simplifies the process, guiding you through the essential strategies and AWS services needed to lift, shift, and modernize your workloads. You will transition from understanding basic cloud concepts to confidently planning and tracking real-world migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum security during the transfer. What you'll learn: 1. Understand core migration methodologies, including the 7 Rs of cloud migration. 2. Track and organize your migration journey using AWS Migration Hub. 3. Replicate and migrate physical and virtual servers with AWS Application Migration Service (MGN). 4. Transfer databases securely with minimal downtime using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). 5. Implement modern security practices, including zero-trust principles, during the transition phase. 6. Discover how Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles streamline post-migration setups. You will start by mastering foundational migration concepts and terminology before exploring step-by-step written guides and scenarios for migrating servers and databases. This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and cloud beginners looking to build practical migration skills; no prior AWS migration experience is required. Start your journey toward seamless cloud transitions today.