Database Modernization on AWS for Solutions Architects

As organizations shift from legacy on-premises databases to the cloud, solutions architects must know how to design and execute modern database strategies. Legacy systems often struggle with scaling, high maintenance costs, and rigid schemas. This course provides a clear, conceptual framework for modernizing your data tier using cloud-native services. You will learn how to evaluate existing setups, choose the right target databases, and plan seamless migrations that minimize downtime. Through structured readings and architectural scenarios, you will develop the skills needed to transition workloads to high-performing cloud environments. What you'll learn: Understand the core principles of database modernization and cloud-native architecture; Evaluate legacy databases to select between relational Aurora and non-relational DynamoDB targets; Plan migration strategies using schema conversion and data replication concepts; Apply security, compliance, and access control best practices to modernized databases; Optimize database performance and cost using autoscaling and modern storage tiers. The course begins with foundational database concepts and architectural trade-offs, then guides you through migration planning, schema conversion, and post-migration optimization. This course is designed for IT professionals, aspiring cloud architects, and database administrators looking to build modern cloud data strategies; no prior migration experience is required. Start reading today to master the art of database modernization on AWS.