Migration and Transfer
RecognitionAWS DataSync
Managed online transfer for moving large datasets between storage systems.
Key points
- DataSync performs managed online transfers between supported on-premises and AWS storage systems.
- Scheduling, network connectivity, source and destination access, and integrity verification shape the transfer plan.
Best-known use cases
- Move large datasets between on-premises storage and AWS storage services.
- Schedule recurring online transfers with integrity verification.
What candidates often confuse it with
- DataSync moves datasets online; Snow Family handles constrained-connectivity transfer and DMS handles database records.
Key takeaway
Choose DataSync for recurring or large online movement between supported storage systems.
Relevant exam tasks
- D1.1 — Task 1.1: Perform data ingestion
- 1.1.2 — Read data from batch sources (for example, Amazon S3, AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, AWS DMS, Amazon Redshift, AWS Lambda, Amazon AppFlow).
- D2.1 — Task 2.1: Choose a data store
- 2.1.4 — Integrate migration tools into data processing systems (for example, AWS Transfer Family).