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Managing Migration and Data Transfer with AWS

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COURSE
Advanced
31m 33s
Creating a Hybrid Storage Solution Using AWS Storage Gateway
In this lesson, we explain how to set up a hybrid storage solution using AWS Storage Gateway.
COURSE
Intermediate
14m 16s
Performing Data Transfers using AWS DataSync
This lesson explores the AWS DataSync service which focuses on the transfer of data between on-premises into AWS storage services, in addition to transferring data between AWS storage services.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Up to 1h
Archiving On-Premises Storage With AWS DataSync
Learn how to use the AWS DataSync service to archive data from an NFS storage server to Amazon S3 in this hands-on lab.
COURSE
Intermediate
26m 15s
Running Operations & Large Scale Data Transfer in non-AWS Environments with the AWS Snow Family
This lesson takes an introductory look at the AWS Snow Family of devices, giving you an understanding of what they are and the problem they are designed to solve.
COURSE
Intermediate
21m 7s
Understanding Direct Connect, Implementation, and Configuration
This introductory lesson provides an overview of AWS Direct Connect, why it’s needed, and basic architectural concepts.
COURSE
Intermediate
30m
Understanding Direct Connect - Advanced Connectivity
This is a lesson designed to provide insights into the connectivity options available with AWS Direct Connect.
COURSE
Beginner
1h 7m
Introduction to the AWS Database Migration Service
In this lesson, you'll learn about the AWS Database Migration Service and the AWS Database Schema Conversion Tool and how they can be used to migrate data.
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This course has been designed to help you manage your migration and data transfer projects. It covers some of the core services when working with your data and transferring your workloads between your Data Center and your AWS environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • AWS Storage Gateway
    • AWS Storage Gateway and its architecture
    • Which type of storage gateway to use for your use case
    • How to create a storage gateway using the EC2 platform
  • AWS DataSync
    • Define what AWS DataSync is and what it's used for
    • Understand AWS DataSync use cases
    • Define the architecture and process of using AWS DataSync to transfer data from on-premises to AWS
    • Define the architecture and process of using AWS DataSync to transfer data between different AWS storage services
  • AWS Snow Family
    • Define the AWS Snow Family
    • Understand the differences between AWS Snowcone, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile
    • Learn when you would use each service in a production environment
    • Understand their key features and how to request a snow device
  • Direct Connect
    • What AWS Direct Connect is, and why it’s needed
    • AWS Direct Connect architecture and prerequisites
    • How AWS Direct Connect is billed
    • The AWS Direct Connect connection process
    • Public, Private, and Transit Virtual Interfaces (VIFs)
    • AWS Direct Connect advanced connectivity
  • Database Migration Service
    • Recognize and explain the fundamental steps required to convert a Microsoft SQL server database schema to a new database engine
    • Learn how to use the AWS Schema Conversion Tool
    • How to review and analyse the assessment reports


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Covered Topics

Networking
Migration
Storage
Databases
Content Delivery Networking
High Availability
Amazon Web Services
Content Delivery Networking for AWS
Migration for AWS
Networking for AWS
Storage for AWS
Databases for AWS
AWS Snow Family
AWS Storage Gateway
AWS Direct Connect
AWS Database Migration Service