AWS Server Migration Service | AWS Server Migration Service Connector

Question 1

What is the difference between EC2 VM Import and AWS Server Migration Service?

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Answer 1

AWS Server Migration Service is a significant enhancement of EC2 VM Import. The AWS Server Migration Service provides automated, live incremental server replication and AWS Console support. For customers using EC2 VM Import for migration, we recommend using AWS Server Migration Service.

Question 2

What is the AWS Server Migration Service Connector?

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Answer 2

The connector appliance is a pre-configured FreeBSD virtual machine (in OVA format). To set up AWS Server Migration Service, you need to first deploy the AWS Server Migration Service Connector virtual appliance on your on-premises VMware vCenter environment.

Question 3

How many AWS Server Migration Service Connectors do I need to install?

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Answer 3

You need to install one AWS Server Migration Service Connector for each VMware vCenter environment.

Question 4

What permissions does the AWS Server Migration Service Connector require from VMware vCenter?

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Answer 4

At minimum, the AWS Server Migration Service Connector requires the ability to create and delete snapshots on VMs that need to be migrated to AWS. Learn more.