Google Cloud Database Migration Service (DMS)
Migrate to Google Cloud databases with minimal downtime.
Overview
Google Cloud Database Migration Service (DMS) simplifies the process of migrating data to Cloud SQL and AlloyDB. It enables minimal downtime migrations for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, and also supports Oracle to PostgreSQL migrations. The service is serverless and automates many of the manual, resource-intensive aspects of a migration.
✨ Key Features
- Serverless architecture
- Minimal downtime migrations using CDC
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations (Oracle to PostgreSQL)
- Built-in data validation
- Secure and private connectivity options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Serverless architecture simplifies setup and management
- Free for migrations to Cloud SQL
- Strong focus on homogeneous migrations to Google's managed databases
Unique Value: Offers a simple, serverless, and cost-effective path to migrate databases into Google Cloud's managed services with minimal downtime.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Migrating production MySQL databases to Cloud SQL with minimal downtime.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Migrations to non-Google Cloud database targets.
🏆 Alternatives
Its serverless nature removes the need to provision and manage migration servers, unlike instance-based services like AWS DMS.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium, Enhanced tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Migrations to Cloud SQL are free. For other destinations, pricing is based on the migration job.
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