Modernise your legacy databases in the cloud
An introduction to cloud databases

This report from O’Reilly Media and Amazon Web Services provides a concise overview of database options in the cloud, the changed role of database administrators (DBAs), and what it takes to deploy databases in the cloud.
The eBook explores the types of databases available, the differences between cloud databases, and key considerations when planning the migration of on-premises databases to the cloud.
Download now to learn:
- The pros and cons of database options in the cloud, including self-managed, and managed (traditional, cloud natives)
- How the cloud transforms a DBA’s role, including the new tasks a DBA needs to learn when cloud vendors assume traditional administrative tasks
- Steps required for migrating your databases to the cloud, such as planning, data transfer, and optimisation
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