Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

1. Introduction

The AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) is a powerful application that helps you convert your database schema from one database engine to another. This tool is particularly useful for migrating to Amazon RDS or Amazon Aurora.

2. Key Concepts

• **Schema Migration**: The process of transferring the database schema from one platform to another.
• **Database Engines**: SCT supports various engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.
• **Assessment Reports**: SCT can assess your schema and provide a detailed report on conversion issues.

3. Step-by-Step Process

Follow these steps to use the AWS Schema Conversion Tool:

1. **Download and Install SCT**: You can download the SCT from the AWS website.
2. **Connect to Source Database**:

   var sourceDb = new SchemaConverterTool.SourceDB("source_db_host", "username", "password");

3. **Connect to Target Database**:

   var targetDb = new SchemaConverterTool.TargetDB("target_db_host", "username", "password");

4. **Assess the Schema**: Run the assessment to find conversion issues.

   var report = SCT.assess(sourceDb, targetDb);

5. **Convert the Schema**: Generate the converted schema.

   var convertedSchema = SCT.convert(sourceDb, targetDb);

6. **Apply the Schema**: Deploy the converted schema to the target database.

   targetDb.apply(convertedSchema);

4. Best Practices

• Test the migration in a staging environment before production.
• Keep backups of your databases before making changes.
• Use the latest version of SCT to ensure compatibility.

5. FAQ