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PROS

AWS Database Migration Service provides impressive scalability, allowing the migration of large datasets and seamless integration with existing systems.
The service offers real-time synchronization of databases and maintains data integrity with Change Data Capture (CDC).
It simplifies maintenance by automating backup and recovery processes, ensuring quick restoration.
Installation is straightforward, benefiting users with easy setup and initial configuration.
AWS Database Migration Service is cost-effective and provides valuable networking capabilities, especially when integrated with existing AWS infrastructure.

CONS

Support is not expedient, leading to delays and challenges in service integration.
Network bandwidth and performance improvements are necessary for smoother data migration.
Limited compatibility and integration with non-AWS services and file formats require extensive configurations.
Error messages are often ambiguous, complicating troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Initial setup and training requirements can be challenging without adequate guidance and support.
 

AWS Database Migration Service Pros review quotes

JS
Lead Oracle Developer and DevOps Engineer at Versent
Aug 19, 2019
I like that I can focus on the logic and I don't have to worry about the administration stuff. AWS handles that for me.
it_user1171743 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Lead at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Dec 18, 2019
As the solution is on the cloud, we don't have to worry about the maintenance of software.
SP
Digital Services & Engagement Senior Manager at AXA
Nov 2, 2020
The process is now simplified because there won't be maintenance. Usually we can take a snapshot of the number I need. We can automate the backup snapshots and we can restore it very quickly. We get many benefits from the application.
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AQ
Senior Solutions Architect at DBSolution
Feb 2, 2021
The tools are very user-friendly.
reviewer1688958 - PeerSpot reviewer
Net Full-Stack developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Oct 21, 2021
It's pretty useful when we need to migrate something big from a different type of database that AWS Data Migration Services supports.
Jayaraj Vemula - PeerSpot reviewer
Data platform architect at S&P Global Market Intelligence
Feb 16, 2022
Scalable and stable solution for migrating databases to AWS, with valuable features such as parallel full load and continuous data replication.
HW
Director at Fujitsu
May 25, 2022
The solution is stable and reliable.
VinodKumar9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Jun 21, 2022
The installation is easy.
SR
Principal engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jul 19, 2022
The solution is instantaneous. We can launch the service and reduce the end number of manpower.
StevenLai - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Data Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 25, 2022
The most valuable feature of AWS Database Migration Service is it catches all the history changes, such as inset, observe, and delete. It tracks everything.
 

AWS Database Migration Service Cons review quotes

JS
Lead Oracle Developer and DevOps Engineer at Versent
Aug 19, 2019
Support could be more expedient. Right now I am waiting on support for an extension.
it_user1171743 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Lead at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Dec 18, 2019
It would be helpful if the bandwidth could be independent of the network or if we could have a dedicated bandwidth for this product.
SP
Digital Services & Engagement Senior Manager at AXA
Nov 2, 2020
Migrating from here and pushing the data from on-premise to AWS cloud is a big challenge and a few more services from AWS would be helpful. For example, we are currently using ILDB internet tools which move data from on-premise to the AWS cloud. A few more services would be really helpful for me to move the master data.
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AQ
Senior Solutions Architect at DBSolution
Feb 2, 2021
I think that Amazon needs to improve the migration scenarios after analytics
reviewer1688958 - PeerSpot reviewer
Net Full-Stack developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Oct 21, 2021
Database Migration Service could be more integrated. I think that it makes sense to add integration to these functions. For example, AWS Glue has a feature called Orchestrator to create data flows, and that's more straightforward.
Jayaraj Vemula - PeerSpot reviewer
Data platform architect at S&P Global Market Intelligence
Feb 16, 2022
More endpoints need to be supported by AWS Database Migration Service. There's also a need for more control and transparency on the product, including better technical support.
HW
Director at Fujitsu
May 25, 2022
This solution is compatible with only AWS.
VinodKumar9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Jun 21, 2022
The server has limits on how many can connect to the database.
SR
Principal engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jul 19, 2022
Whatever solution worked today can not be reused in the next migration.
StevenLai - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Data Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 25, 2022
The initial setup can be difficult for beginners in AWS Database Migration Service. You will need the training to complete it.