Hello,
I’m currently overseeing a MySQL database on AWS RDS, and I’m thinking about moving to Amazon Aurora. The performance gains and scalability are definitely appealing.
My main concern is minimizing downtime during the migration, considering our substantial dataset—over a terabyte—and the stringent uptime demands we face.
I’ve been looking into AWS DMS, but I’m still uncertain if it’s the best fit for us. My main concern is how well it can minimize latency and downtime when we actually switch over.
Can anyone offer a detailed guide or share their experience on how to:
To minimize service disruption during the migration, careful planning is essential.
For smooth data migration, consider using AWS DMS or another suggested service.
How do we execute a seamless transition with minimal disruption, given the scale of our database?
Furthermore, what are some key considerations to keep in mind when moving MySQL to Aurora? Specifically, are there any compatibility issues or configuration tweaks I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance!