Cloud Wizard - AWS Database Migration Consulting

Cloud Wizard Consulting is an AWS Select Tier Consulting Partner and AWS Advanced Training Partner with a team of fully AWS-certified consultants. Our instructors hold all AWS certifications, and we have trained more than 5,000 professionals across the AWS ecosystem. We bring this depth of expertise to every database migration engagement.

This engagement is designed for organizations migrating from on-premises databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) to AWS-managed services, businesses modernizing legacy database platforms, enterprises consolidating database environments, and teams seeking improved performance and availability through AWS-native solutions.

This service is priced on a per-database basis, allowing you to scope your engagement precisely to the number and complexity of databases being migrated. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your environment.

Our typical engagement runs 2-4 weeks depending on the number, size, and complexity of databases being migrated. The engagement follows a structured, milestone-based approach:

Phase 1: Discovery and Assessment (Week 1)

• Current database environment assessment and dependency mapping
• Database migration readiness evaluation
• Performance requirements and business objectives analysis
• Deliverable: Assessment Report with findings and recommendations

Phase 2: Migration Planning (Week 2)

• Migration strategy and implementation plan
• AWS database service recommendations (Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB)
• Schema and compatibility assessment
• Security and compliance planning aligned to HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 frameworks
• Deliverable: Migration Strategy Document with architecture recommendations

Phase 3: Migration Execution Support and Validation (Weeks 3-4)

• Data migration planning and execution guidance using AWS DMS
• Cutover planning with minimal downtime approach
• Validation testing and performance benchmarking
• Deliverable: Comprehensive Migration Report with validation results and post-migration optimization guidance

Cloud Wizard enforces robust security controls throughout every engagement:

• Encryption in transit: TLS 1.2+ for all data transfers, including AWS DMS replication channels
• Encryption at rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data and deliverables
• Access controls: Least-privilege access principles applied to all environments
• Compliance frameworks: Our engagement methodology supports workloads governed by HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 requirements

These practices ensure your sensitive database contents remain protected during assessment, migration, and validation phases.

• Minimize downtime during database migration with proven cutover strategies
• Reduce migration risk using AWS best practices and validated methodologies
• Improve database performance and scalability on AWS-managed services
• Enhance security posture with TLS 1.2+ and AES-256 encryption throughout the migration
• Optimize licensing and infrastructure costs by moving to managed services
• Accelerate adoption of AWS managed database services
• Establish best practices for ongoing database operations

A mid-size organization running multiple Oracle databases on-premises engages Cloud Wizard to migrate to Amazon Aurora. During the assessment phase, we map application dependencies and identify compatibility considerations. We then design a migration strategy using AWS DMS for continuous replication, plan a low-downtime cutover window, and validate data integrity post-migration - all within a structured 2-4 week engagement.

This engagement covers database migration assessment, planning, and execution guidance. The following are not included in the standard engagement:

• Application code changes or refactoring
• Ongoing managed database administration services
• 24/7 production support post-migration
• Infrastructure provisioning (guidance provided, execution by client)

Prerequisites: Buyers must provide a designated technical point of contact, access to relevant database documentation and environments, and participate in planning and review sessions.

At the conclusion of the engagement, you receive a comprehensive migration report including assessment findings, migration documentation, architecture recommendations, validation results, and post-migration optimization guidance to support long-term operational success.