Migrate Windows Server to AWS with AWS Replication Migration Installer

Overview

Migrating on-premises Windows instances to the cloud is a common scenario for businesses looking to leverage the benefits of AWS, such as scalability, reliability, and ease of management.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to migrate your Windows instance to AWS using this handy tool.

Introduction

This comprehensive guide outlines key steps, prerequisites, and best practices, ensuring a smooth transition to Amazon Web Services.
Discover how to seamlessly migrate your Windows Server from a different cloud platform to AWS using the AWS Replication Migration Installer.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the migration process, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• An AWS account with the necessary permissions to create and manage Amazon EC2 instances, AWS IAM roles, and other resources.
• The AWS Replication Migration Installer was downloaded and installed on your local Windows server.
• AWS CLI is installed and configured with your AWS credentials.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Environment

Before initiating the migration, make sure your local Windows instance meets the following requirements:

• The instance is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or later.
• The AWS Replication Migration Installer is installed on the source server.

Step 2: Launch the Replication Migration Installer

• Open the AWS Replication Migration Installer on your Windows Server.
• Sign in with your AWS account credentials.
• Choose the appropriate Region where you want to replicate your instance.
• Configure your instance settings, including the instance name, description, and replication server settings.

Step 3: RDP Into the Windows Machine

Download the AWS Replication migration installer

https://aws-application-migration-service-us-east-1.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/latest/windows/AwsReplicationWindowsInstaller.exe

The Above link suits for the US-EAST-1

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/mgn/latest/ug/windows-agent.html

Go for the above link to select according to your region.

Step 4: Install the Replication Agent installer in the PowerShell

Go to PowerShell and execute the below command.

Step 5:  Execute the downloaded Installer

Use the Below command to run the Installer.

It will prompt for the AWS region, AWS access, and Secret key. Choose the right Disk otherwise, Enter to Replicate the entire Disk.

Step 6: Check the AWS Migration Service in your AWS Account

Step 7: Test and CutOver

Click any of the Sources in the AWS migration service source dashboard.

Check for the Actions and click.

You will get the Dropdown Menu.

Click the Test Instance. Once it’s done, Click the Launch Cutover Instances.

Conclusion

Migrating your local Windows instance to AWS using the AWS Replication Migration Installer streamlines the migration process, reducing downtime and minimizing the risk of data loss. Following these steps, you can seamlessly replicate and launch your Windows instance in the AWS cloud, taking advantage of AWS’s scalability and reliability. As with any migration, thorough testing and validation are crucial to ensure a successful transition. With AWS tools like the AWS Replication Migration Installer, businesses can accelerate their journey to the cloud, unlocking the full potential of cloud computing.

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