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

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