AWS Server Migration Service | General

Question 1

How do I get started with AWS Server Migration Service?

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Answer 1

Use the wizard in the AWS Server Migration Service dashboard of the AWS Management Console. Visit the Getting Started Guide for more details, including how to replicate a server.

Question 2

What is the output of AWS Server Migration Service?

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Answer 2

Each server volume replicated is saved as a new Amazon Machine Image (AMI), which can be launched as an EC2 instance (virtual machine) in the AWS cloud.

Question 3

What kind of servers can be migrated to AWS using AWS Server Migration Service?

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Answer 3

Currently, you can migrate virtual machines from VMware vSphere and Windows Hyper-V to AWS using AWS Server Migration Service.

Question 4

In what Regions is AWS Server Migration Service available?

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Answer 4

Refer to the Region Table.

Question 5

How do I track the status of the migration?

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Answer 5

Visit the AWS Server Migration Service dashboard in the AWS Management Console to see the status of the replication.

Question 6

What operating systems does AWS Server Migration Service support?

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Answer 6

AWS Server Migration Service supports migrating Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, and 2016, and Windows 7, 8, and 10; Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE/SLES, CentOS, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux, Fedora, and Debian Linux operating systems. Learn more.

Question 7

How long can I replicate my server volumes from on-premises to AWS?

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Answer 7

You can replicate your on-premises servers to AWS for up to 90 days (per server). Usage time is calculated from the time a server replication begins until you terminate the replication job. After 90 days, your replication job will be automatically terminated. If you want to increase this limit, please discuss your use case with the AWS Support team.