Phase 4: Optimize
In this lesson, we cover Google’s recommended best practices for migrating any database to the Google Cloud Platform. The four main phases covered are Assess, Plan, Deploy, and Optimize.
Learning Objectives
- Choose the best migration tools
- Select a migration strategy
- Define a fallback plan
- Migrate and validate your data
- Measure and optimize your results
Intended Audience
- Database administrators
- Database engineers
- Anyone preparing for a Google Cloud certification
Prerequisites
- Some experience working with databases
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