Migration and Transfer
RecognitionAWS Application Migration Service
Block-level replication and automated launch support for lift-and-shift server migrations to AWS.
Key points
- It fits minimal-change server migration; application modernization and database-specific migration are separate decisions.
Best-known use cases
- Replicate on-premises servers and launch them on EC2 with short cutover windows.
What candidates often confuse it with
- Application Migration Service migrates servers; DMS migrates database data.
Key takeaway
Choose Application Migration Service for lift-and-shift server migration.
Related services
- Amazon EC2
- AWS DMS
Relevant exam tasks
- D2.2