D3Clarity Database Migration Service for Amazon RDS Aurora for MySQL

D3Clarity implements an end-to-end migration of your MySQL databases into Amazon RDS Aurora for MySQL, enabling you to benefit from cloud-native scalability, high availability, and managed operations while retaining MySQL compatibility. Our structured 4-phase approach ensures you transition safely, test thoroughly, go live confidently—and measure success with clear KPIs.

As an AWS Advanced Tier Consulting Partner with specializations including Migration and Modernization Services Competency, D3Clarity brings deep expertise in database migrations, well-architected cloud patterns, licensing optimization, and 24×7 operational support. We deliver professional services to configure AWS-native solutions in your account, ensuring you capture business outcomes.

• Discovery & Design: MySQL inventory, dependency mapping, cutover impact analysis, risk register, and rollback plan
• Pilot Build (MVP): Provision Aurora for MySQL target environment, networking/IAM/KMS guardrails, monitoring setup and validation
• Migration Runbook: Select replication strategy (e.g., AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS), native MySQL replication), test cutovers, data validation, reconciliation
• Near-Zero Downtime Cutover: Continuous replication, rehearsed switchover, and fallback procedures
• Performance & HA Configuration: Right-sized Aurora instance class, Multi-AZ topology, tuning of Aurora MySQL parameters, backup/failover testing
• Licensing & Cost Optimization: MySQL license review (BYOL vs. open source), Azure-native cost-governance patterns, and rightsizing recommendations
• Change Management & Go-Live: Training, knowledge transfer, operational runbooks, and post-cutover support
• Prove Value & Scale: Post-migration health check, cost/performance optimization, and a roadmap for additional workloads

• Trusted Partner: D3Clarity is a recognized AWS Advanced Tier Consulting Partner with the Migration & Modernization Service Delivery and Well-Architected Partner Program specializations.
• Specialized Expertise: One-stop shop for business strategy, cloud architecture, solution design & implementation, and optional 24×7 production support.
• AWS Partner Funding Experts: We help you navigate AWS programs like MAP (Migration Acceleration Program) to offset costs.
• Proven Track Record: Thousands of AWS workloads deployed in production, across regulated industries (HIPAA, PCI, GDPR) with SOC 2 Type II posture.
• Operational Excellence: Documented methodology, clear SLAs, disciplined cloud economics that deliver predictable customer value.

D3Clarity helps you maximize your results with AWS Partner Funding programs. If you are eligible, these programs can reduce or eliminate costs:

• Proof-of-Concept (POC): Funding of pilots for small-scale or initial deployments
• Migration Acceleration Program (MAP): Funding for enterprise-scale migrations
• Well-Architected Partner Program Funding: Funding for new AWS infrastructure in existing accounts

Talk to our team for more information about these programs.

• Faster Time-to-Value: Common migrations to Aurora for MySQL complete in 30-60% less time using pre-validated processes.
• Lower Operational Cost: Aurora for MySQL delivers superior scalability and throughput compared to standard MySQL, lowering cost per transaction and reducing operational overhead.
• Reduced Risk & Business Disruption: Through continuous replication and rehearsed go-live procedures, many migrations achieve sub-hour cutovers, and minimize business impact.

AWS Services Disclosure:

This service may include the use of Amazon RDS Aurora for MySQL, AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS), AWS Schema Conversion Tool (AWS SCT), AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS), AWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Systems Manager, AWS Backup, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), and AWS Secrets Manager among other AWS products.