- Database Migration Service (DMS): Learn to use DMS for moving databases to AWS.
- Schema Conversion Tool (SCT): Know how to use the SCT for converting schemas.
- Replication: Knowledge of cross-region replication, multi-AZ deployments, and data synchronization across different AWS databases is important.
Being able to migrate large data volumes efficiently without affecting service performance will show your competence in handling real-world AWS database challenges.
5. Performance Tuning and Optimization
While managing AWS databases, you’ll encounter performance issues such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or disk space problems. The ability to optimize databases is a critical skill.