Migration + Transfer Flashcards

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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is an agentless service for migrating __-_______ and cloud-based VMs to ____

A

AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is an agentless service for migrating on-premises and cloud-based VMs to AWS

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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) source platforms can be: _____, ____, and ____.

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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) source platforms can be: VMWare, Hyper-V, and Azure.

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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) connector is installed on _______ platforms

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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) connector is installed on Source platforms

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As soon as the (SMS) connector is installed on your server volumes they are then replicated/encrypted and saved as ____ which can be launched as ___ __________

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As soon as the (SMS) connector is installed on your server volumes they are then replicated/encrypted and saved as AMIs which can be launched as EC2 instances.

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5
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AWS Database Migration Service is used to migrate databases from on-premises to Amazon ___ or Amazon ___

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AWS Database Migration Service is used to migrate databases from on-premises to Amazon EC2 or Amazon RDS

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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) supports __________ and __________ data transfers

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AWS Database Migration Service supports homogenous and heterogenous data transfers

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Examples of homogenous and heterogenous:

homogenous: Oracle to _____
heterogenous: Oracle to Amazon ____

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Examples of homogenous and heterogenous:

homogenous: Oracle to Oracle
heterogenous: Oracle to Amazon Aura

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AWS Database Migration Service minimizes downtime by _______ replicating while the application is _____.

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AWS Database Migration Service minimizes downtime by continuously replicating while the application is live.

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9
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The cost of AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is based on computer resources used during the _________ and log _______

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Pay for AWS Database Migration Service is based on computer resources used during the migration and log storage

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10
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Some uses cases for AWS DMS include:

Dev/Test
Database ___________
___________ Data Replication

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Some uses cases for AWS DMS include:

Dev/Test
Database Consolidation
Continuous Data Replication

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AWS DataSync can use ___ or ___ protocols

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AWS DataSync can use NFS or SMB protocols

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AWS DataSync synchronizes data into AWS using a scheduled, ___________ data transfer with ____ encryption

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AWS DataSync synchronizes data into AWS using a scheduled, automated data transfer with TLS encryption

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When using AWS Data Sync you pay per ___ transferred

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When using AWS Data Sync you pay per GB transferred

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AWS Snowball and SnowMobile are used for _________ large volumes of data to _____

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AWS Snowball and SnowMobile are used for migrating large volumes of data to AWS

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Snowball Edge Storage Optimized provides _____ storage and __-__________ object storage

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Snowball Edge Storage Optimized provides block storage and

S3-compatible object storage

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Three use cases for Snowball Edge Compute Optimized include:

Data collection
Machine __________ & ___________
______ environments with ___________ Connectivity

A

Three use cases for Snowball Edge Compute Optimized include:

Data collection
Machine Learning & Processing
Rough environments with intermittent Connectivity

17
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Snowball Edge Storage Optimized is used for local storage and ____-____ data transfer

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Snowball Edge Storage Optimized is used for local storage and large-scale data transfer

18
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Snowcone is a small device used for ____ computing, storage, and ____ ______

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Snowcone is a small device used for edge computing, storage, and data transfer

19
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When you use Snowcone with AWS DataSync you can transfer data ______ and _______

A

When you use Snowcone with AWS DataSync you can transfer data online and offline

20
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Ways to optimize Snowball include:

_____ small files together
Transfer ____________, not files
Use the latest ___ or _____ OS

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Ways to optimize Snowball include:

Batch small files together
Transfer Directories, not files
Use the latest Mac or Linux OS

21
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Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple _____ and ______________ client devices to retrieve data from ___________ disk capacity

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Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity

22
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If your local Network-attached storage (NAS) is full the AWS service that can solve this issue for you is ____ ______.

A

If your local Network-attached storage (NAS) is full the AWS service that can solve this issue for you is File Gateway

23
Q

The three types of Storage Gateways that AWS offers include:

____ Gateway
______ Gateway
_____ Gateway

A

The three types of Storage Gateways that AWS offers include:

File Gateway

  • *Volume** Gateway
  • *Tape** Gateway
24
Q

Storage Gateway is a ______ machine that you run _____ on-premises

A

Storage Gateway is a virtual machine that you run locally on-premises

25
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Migration Hub is considered to be an organizational tool because it gives you a way to ______, and _____ the steps involved in your migration

A

Migration Hub is considered to be an organizational tool because it gives you a way to organize, and track the steps involved in your migration

26
Q

DataSync usually uses an _____, but it’s not required when __________ between AWS storage services in the _____ AWS account

A

DataSync usually uses an agent, but it’s not required when transferring between AWS storage services in the same AWS account

27
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The tool you would use for a ___-____ migration of data into AWS if cost is a factor is AWS ________

A

The tool you would use for a one-time migration of data into AWS if cost is a factor is AWS DataSync

28
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The tool you would use to convert an Oracle database to a format compatible with Amazon Aurora for a database migration is ____ _____ _____

A

The tool you would use to convert an Oracle database to a format compatible with Amazon Aurora for a database migration is Schema Conversion Tool

29
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The size limit for Snowball is 50 to ____ petabyte scale

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The size limit for Snowball is 50 to 80 TB petabyte scale

30
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The size limit for Snowball Edge is ____

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The size limit for Snowball Edge is 100 TB

31
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The size limit for Snowmobile is ____

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The size limit for Snowmobile is 100 petabyte

32
Q

In heterogeneous database migration, the ______ and ______ databases engines are __________.

What is an example of this?

______ to Amazon ______

A

In heterogeneous database migrations, the source and target databases engines are different.

What is an example of this?

Oracle to Amazon Aurora

33
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Heterogeneous migration is a two-step process: The first step is to ________ the source schema and code to ______ that of the target __________.

A

Heterogeneous migration is a two-step process: The first step is to convert the source schema and code to match that of the target database.

34
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AWS DataSync is a software agent that connects to an on-premises Network Attached Storage (NAS) file system

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AWS DataSync is a software agent that connects to an on-premises Network Attached storage file system

35
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Heterogeneous migration is a two-step process: The second step is to ________ data from the ______ database to the ______ database. You can use AWS ___ for this process.

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Heterogeneous migration is a two-step process: The second step is to Migrate data from the source database to the target database. You can use AWS DMS for this process.