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AWS Data Pipeline [EOL] vs AWS Database Migration Service comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

AWS Data Pipeline [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
AWS Database Migration Service
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

Geoffrey Leigh - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable, scalable, and reliable solution for moving and processing data
We're only considering enhancing the presentation layer to give a more multidimensional OLAP view that AWS seems to have decided on. Redshift with the data mart structure is like an OLAP cube. Oracle Analytics Cloud is an over-code killer and is not what we need. I was looking at Mondrian, which used to be part of the open-source stack from another vendor that works. Still, I am also looking at some of the other OLAP environments like Kaiser and perhaps decided to go to Azure with Microsoft Azure analysis cloud, but that's not multidimensional either as SSAS used to be. We tried the Mondrian, and that didn't perform how we expected. So, we are looking at resetting something to perform as an OLAP in the cloud, particularly AWS, so that we might consider an Azure solution.
Avinash Gangu - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralizing database tables enhances workflow efficiency for ease of use
I was looking for some content as part of a comparison analysis. However, one of the pain points is that it is way too free-flowing. I have to skim through all the security pages to get to the crux of it. I was looking for a table that suggests which facets such services address with proofs of reference from professional conferences. The document is a 63-page read, making it very difficult to navigate without a summary. I was looking for a summary at the start, however, if I have to do it myself, I might as well integrate from AWS Docs and then Informative Exchange. The current document contains a lot of information, which is great, but there needs to be a summary indicating the story's essence. Unless there's a correction, it is not present in the document.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that orchestration and development capabilities are easier with the tool."
"As the solution is on the cloud, we don't have to worry about the maintenance of software."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"Even if it does break down, it will automatically recover itself and resumes from where it stopped."
"One of the features, I find most valuable is its ability to apply rules and transformations to data during real-time integration. This includes changing schema names or table structures on AWS without delaying the data flow. Initially, full migrations can vary widely in time depending on the source system; for instance, a large Magento database might take up to six months, while smaller databases like IBM DB2 could migrate within hours. Once set up, AWS DMS ensures real-time synchronization using Change Data Capture (CDC), maintaining data integrity throughout the process."
"I am very impressed by the scalability of AWS Database Migration Service."
"The initial setup is simple. Not that much complex."
"The database migration services allow us to do real-time synchronization of on-premise and database to plan out our releases."
"I like that I can focus on the logic and I don't have to worry about the administration stuff. AWS handles that for me."
 

Cons

"The user-defined functions have shortcomings in AWS Data Pipeline."
"It's almost semi-automatic because you must review and approve code push, which works well. Still, we had many problems getting there during the deployment process, but we got there."
"Database Migration Service could be more integrated. I think that it makes sense to add integration to these functions. For example, AWS Glue has a feature called Orchestrator to create data flows, and that's more straightforward."
"I was looking for a table that suggests which facets such services address with proofs of reference from professional conferences. The document is a 63 page read, making it very difficult to navigate without a summary."
"This solution can offer more tweaks where the latency can be brought down to fifteen seconds."
"The server has limits on how many can connect to the database."
"Migrating from here and pushing the data from on-premise to AWS cloud is a big challenge and a few more services from AWS would be helpful. For example, we are currently using ILDB internet tools which move data from on-premise to the AWS cloud. A few more services would be really helpful for me to move the master data."
"I think that Amazon needs to improve the migration scenarios after analytics"
"More endpoints need to be supported by AWS Database Migration Service. There's also a need for more control and transparency on the product, including better technical support."
"The product's performance could be a little bit better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The way we use it, I think it is fair as we're getting a good value for money compared to having a server or some other data pipeline."
"I rate the pricing between six to eight on a scale from one to ten, where one is low price, and ten is high price."
"Cost is the only factor that is challenging."
"AWS Database Migration Service is very inexpensive."
"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"AWS Database Migration Service is the least expensive solution, but is still expensive."
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"Pricing can be improved."
"Pricing for the solution is reasonable, but could still be reduced."
"The pricing can be better and it should be more competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Insurance Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS Data Pipeline?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that orchestration and development capabilities are easier with the tool.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Data Pipeline?
I rate the pricing between six to eight on a scale from one to ten, where one is low price, and ten is high price.
What needs improvement with AWS Data Pipeline?
The user-defined functions have shortcomings in AWS Data Pipeline. The user-defined functions could be one of the areas where I can write a custom function and embed it as a part of AWS Data Pipeli...
What resources can you use to learn how to utilize AWS Database Migration Service?
As with all AWS products, you are given very useful documentation with AWS Database Migration Service. Before we started using this product, we went over it and we were able to learn the basics an...
Would you recommend AWS Database Migration Service as a cloud data integration tool?
My current company started using AWS Database Migration Service upon my recommendation, and I continue telling people how good of a product it is. However, users should keep in mind a few things. ...
Is AWS Database Migration Service an affordable solution?
Compared to similar solutions, AWS Database Migration Service falls somewhere in the middle price-wise, at least from my experience. This being said, it is not a very affordable solution, especial...
 

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