SMS (Server Migration Service)

AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is a tool designed to migrate virtual machines from on-premises environments to AWS.

Key Features

• Automates the VM migration process

• Allows scheduling of migration windows

• Performs incremental migrations of server groups

• Enables quick testing of migrated servers

• Minimizes downtime during migration

Migration Process

1. Schedule migration window

2. Upload VM data

3. Convert VM to AWS format

4. Create Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

Supported Platforms

• VMware vSphere

• Microsoft Hyper-V

• Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)

• Microsoft Azure VMs