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Cloud Migration with Alibaba Cloud

This article introduces the training session conducted in Jakarta, covering the essential tools and techniques for a smooth migration journey to Alibaba Cloud.

By Radityo Pradana, Solution Architect Alibaba Cloud Indonesia

This September, we conducted training session in Jakarta, covering the exciting world of Cloud Migration - a crucial step for businesses looking to scale and innovate by moving their infrastructure to the cloud. Within the session, we covered essential tools and techniques for a smooth migration journey.

Cloud Migration with Alibaba Cloud:

Migrating to the cloud can be complex, but Alibaba Cloud offers a powerful suite of tools and services to simplify and streamline the process, enabling businesses to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure challenges. Whether you’re moving your entire data center, individual applications, or optimizing a hybrid cloud environment, Alibaba Cloud provides solutions designed to ensure efficiency and security.

Key Tools for Migration:

1. Data Transmission Service (DTS):

DTS allows users to migrate data across different database types with minimal downtime. It supports data synchronization, migration, and real-time replication for heterogeneous or homogeneous databases.

With DTS, businesses can:

  • Migrate data from multiple sources, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, to Alibaba Cloud.
  • Ensure near real-time replication, making it ideal for scenarios requiring business continuity during the migration process.
  • Perform bidirectional synchronization between on-premise and cloud environments, supporting hybrid cloud strategies.

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2. Server Migration Center (SMC):

While migrating data is essential, moving your entire server infrastructure to the cloud is equally important. That’s where Server Migration Center (SMC) comes in. SMC provides a fast and automated way to migrate your on-premise servers, virtual machines, or other cloud servers to Alibaba Cloud Elastic Compute Service (ECS).

With SMC, users can:

  • Easily capture, convert, and migrate workloads from any environment (physical servers, private clouds, or other public clouds).
  • Monitor and control the entire migration process with real-time feedback.
  • Ensure zero data loss and smooth system handovers by automating the migration workflow.
  • Support various operating systems and architectures, offering flexibility for different workloads.

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In the training session, we showcased how DTS and SMC play pivotal roles in ensuring a smooth and secure migration to Alibaba Cloud. Whether you're moving large-scale databases or complex server environments, these tools reduce the risks, costs, and complexity typically associated with cloud migration. By leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s solutions, businesses can accelerate their digital transformation and scale with confidence.

More information and documentation for SMC and DTS can be found here:

https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/smc/product-overview/what-is-smc
https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/dts/product-overview/what-is-dts

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