{"id":30340,"date":"2026-01-13T10:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/?p=30340"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:58:45","slug":"aws-migration-service-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/13\/aws-migration-service-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Server Migration Using AWS Application Migration Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2563eb;\" href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2563eb;\" href=\"#what-is-aws-mgn\">What is AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2563eb;\" href=\"#why-use-aws-mgn\">Why Use AWS MGN?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2563eb;\" href=\"#step-by-step-guide-poc\">Step-by-Step Guide (POC): Migrating Servers Using AWS MGN<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2563eb;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>In today\u2019s mix of local systems and cloud focus, moving tasks to AWS from internal servers or different clouds is key to staying up to date. But without proper tools, shifting them gets messy fast &#8211; so AWS MGN steps in to smooth things out.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>AWS MGN makes shifting servers easier by handling the move automatically. It keeps things running smoothly without long pauses. Data copies constantly to avoid loss. Performance stays steady through the switch.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re moving one Linux machine or lots of key apps, MGN gives a solid way that grows when needed while staying consistent every time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_7-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_7-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_7-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_7-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_7.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #f0f4f8;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Also Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/20\/database-migration-service-in-aws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AWS Database Migration Service (DMS): Solutions for Seamless Cloud Transition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-aws-mgn\">What is AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)?<\/h2>\n<p>AWS MGN works right inside the cloud, copying data from your servers bit by bit as changes happen. It spins up test versions anytime you need checks before going live. When ready, it brings over full systems fast &#8211; downtime stays super low. Machines launch directly on AWS, built to match what you had running.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choosebetween using agents or skipping them entirely &#8211; either way works fine<\/li>\n<li>Automated machine conversion to AWS-compatible AMIs<\/li>\n<li>Setup\u00a0tests\u00a0plus\u00a0handled\u00a0go-live<\/li>\n<li>Handles growing needs &#8211; works for hundreds of virtual machines or servers at once<\/li>\n<li>Works for both Linux and Windows servers<\/li>\n<li>MGN takescare of everything &#8211; starting from copying data to firing up the final <a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/11\/attach-a-new-volume-to-ec2-instance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EC2 machine<\/a>, so moves happen quickly, safely, while staying consistent. Yet it\u2019s built to run smoothly each time without extra effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-use-aws-mgn\">Why Use AWS MGN?<\/h2>\n<p>Several\u00a0groups\u00a0use\u00a0MGN\u00a0because\u00a0of<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Few interruptions during move<\/li>\n<li>Block-by-block copying keeps things matching till you switch over for good.<\/li>\n<li>Justa few tweaks needed here or there<\/li>\n<li>Lifting things over keeps settings plus links between parts.<\/li>\n<li>Safeinfo\u00a0sharing\u00a0with\u00a0encryption\u00a0+\u00a0solid\u00a0protection\u00a0during\u00a0transit<\/li>\n<li>Employs TLS 1.2 to secure data transfers during<\/li>\n<li>Cost-effective migration<\/li>\n<li>Justcover costs for backup servers, storage drives, plus the end EC2 units while moving stuff.<\/li>\n<li>Supports multiple OS versions<\/li>\n<li>Runningon\u00a0newer\u00a0Linux\u00a0systems\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0like\u00a0kernel8 Including modern Linux kernels (up to 6.8) and all major Windows versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/aws-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AWS-Database-Migration-Solution-1.png\" alt=\"AWS Database Migration Solution\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-guide-poc\">Step-by-Step Guide (POC): Migrating Servers Using AWS MGN<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Configure Replication Settings &amp; IAM<\/h3>\n<p><strong>a. Create anIAM role plusset up related policies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MGN needs IAM permissions for: Reading\/writing replication data , Creating temporary replication servers, Creating AMIs, Launching test &amp; cutover EC2 instances<\/p>\n<p>You will create IAM roles using: AWS Application Migration Agent Policy<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_5-1024x444.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_5-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_5-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_5-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_5-1200x520.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_5.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>b. Create Access Keys<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those keys get used when setting up the Replication Agent. They come into play right at install time.<\/li>\n<li>Access key ID, Secret access key<\/li>\n<li>Make\u00a0them\u00a0safe\u00a0right\u00a0away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>c. Network Requirements (Important)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Port<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px;\">1500<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px;\">Replication traffic from source to replication server<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px;\">443<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px;\">MGN service communication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px;\">22<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px;\">SSH access for Linux servers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These must be allowed on the source machine.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Add the server on MGN service and Install the Replication Agent on Source Server<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once IAM is ready, install the AWS MGN Linux agent. (Works up to Linux kernel version 6.8.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>a. Setup a server using AWS MGN on source server<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The agent does: Disk scanning, Block-level replication setup, Connects to replication server (temporary EC2), Synchronizes disks to AWS EBS volumes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_3-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_3-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_3-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_3-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_3-1200x515.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_3.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Note:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong> When you add the server, the AWS dashboard shows the command to set up the replication tool on the source machine &#8211; it changes based on your region, access key, along with secret key<\/p>\n<p><strong>b. InsideStuff Going On<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MGN\u00a0fires\u00a0up a\u00a0copy\u00a0machine\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0this\u00a0one\u2019s\u00a0just\u00a0a\u00a0short-term\u00a0EC2\u00a0setup<\/li>\n<li>Source disk &#8211; Replication server &#8211; EBS disks<\/li>\n<li>Data\u00a0flows\u00a0nonstop,\u00a0without\u00a0breaks\u00a0or\u00a0pauses<\/li>\n<li>When replication works well, the server shows: &#8220;Ready for Testing&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>This\u00a0keeps\u00a0your\u00a0original\u00a0setup\u00a0safe,\u00a0whereas\u00a0AWS\u00a0runs\u00a0an\u00a0up-to-the-minute\u00a0copy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_1-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_1-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_1-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_1-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_1-1200x515.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #f0f4f8;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Case Study : <a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/case-study\/nearly-40k-aws-cloud-cost-reduction-in-just-6-weeks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nearly $40K AWS Cloud Cost Reduction in Just 6 Weeks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. Configure the Launch Template<\/h3>\n<p>This\u00a0part\u00a0explains\u00a0how your\u00a0moved\u00a0server\u00a0works\u00a0once\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0on AWS.<\/p>\n<p>Configure: Instance type, Subnet\/VPC, Security groups, Disk mapping, Tags<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30344 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_9-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_9-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_9-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_9-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_9-1200x515.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_9.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><br \/>\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Important Note:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Test\u00a0or\u00a0cutover\u00a0setups\u00a0won&#8217;t\u00a0have\u00a0a public IP\u00a0unless\u00a0set\u00a0up\u00a0that\u00a0way.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using SSH to verify things, just check this: Assign public IP manually<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #f0f4f8;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Our Ebook : <a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/ebooks\/cloud-migration-for-modern-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloud Migration for Modern Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>4. Run Test, Validate, and Cutover<\/h3>\n<p><strong>a. Launch Test Instance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the test starts, that\u2019s when you check things work &#8211; using what pops up right then<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application functionality<\/li>\n<li>Network connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Storage\u00a0reliability\u00a0plus\u00a0information\u00a0safety<\/li>\n<li>OS boot behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30345 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_8-1024x438.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_8-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_8-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_8-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_8-1200x513.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_8.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0log\u00a0in\u00a0via\u00a0SSH\u00a0to\u00a0the test\u00a0machine\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0give\u00a0it\u00a0a public IP if\u00a0necessary\u00a0 then\u00a0check\u00a0whether\u00a0everything\u00a0runs\u00a0just\u00a0like\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0original\u00a0server.<\/p>\n<p>After tests finish &#8211; assuming all seems fine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0remove\u00a0the test\u00a0version\u00a0by\u00a0hand.<\/li>\n<li>Just head over to the\u00a0 AWS MGN dashboard &#8211; then flag the machine as &#8220;Ready for Cutover.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As soon as you mark it\u00a0<strong>Ready for Cutover<\/strong>, AWS MGN automatically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Terminates the Test Instance<\/li>\n<li>Cleans up test lifecycle resources<\/li>\n<li>Gets\u00a0the server\u00a0ready\u00a0before\u00a0the\u00a0last\u00a0sync\u00a0kicks\u00a0off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30346 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_6-1024x438.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_6-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_6-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_6-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_6-1200x513.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_6.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>b. Cutover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0set\u00a0for the\u00a0last\u00a0move,\u00a0kick\u00a0off\u00a0the\u00a0switch-over\u00a0phase.<\/p>\n<p>Cutover workflow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MGN does one last sync so every new bit from the original server gets copied over.<\/li>\n<li>AWS fires up the Cutover Instance it turns into your live EC2 machine. Once it&#8217;s running, you&#8217;re good to go.<\/li>\n<li>Check\u00a0the\u00a0setup\u00a0to\u00a0make\u00a0sure\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0right<\/li>\n<li>App\u00a0works\u00a0just\u00a0fine<\/li>\n<li>Data is consistent<\/li>\n<li>Network\u00a0plus\u00a0security\u00a0settings\u00a0work\u00a0right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30347 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_4-1024x442.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_4-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_4-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_4-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_4-1200x518.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_4.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re sure it\u2019s running fine, head over to the AWS MGN dashboard -then hit\u00a0<strong>Finalize Cutover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When you click\u00a0<strong>Finalize Cutover<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The lifecycle\u00a0stage\u00a0shifts\u00a0from cutover\u00a0ongoing\u00a0cutover\u00a0finished<\/li>\n<li>The source server\u00a0got\u00a0cut\u00a0off<\/li>\n<li>AWS\u00a0flags\u00a0the\u00a0move\u00a0as\u00a0done\u00a0right<\/li>\n<li>Your Cutover Instance is now the official\u00a0<strong>production instance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This move matters since it tells AWS MGN the transfer\u2019s done &#8211; no more copying or updating needed from now on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30348 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2-1024x443.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2-1200x519.png 1200w, https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Cleanup (MANDATORY)<\/h3>\n<p>After successful cutover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delete replication servers<\/li>\n<li>Remove EBS replication disks<\/li>\n<li>Stop billing of temporary resources<\/li>\n<li>Remove source server entries<\/li>\n<li>Revoke\/remove IAM credentials used for agent<\/li>\n<li>Good cleanup avoids unnecessary cloud costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AWS MGN helps move servers to the cloud quickly while keeping things stable. This tool makes copying data easier, turns machines into compatible formats automatically &#8211; so there\u2019s less time offline.<\/p>\n<p>It\u00a0handles\u00a0complex\u00a0steps\u00a0without\u00a0extra\u00a0effort,\u00a0streamlining\u00a0the\u00a0whole\u00a0shift\u00a0process\u00a0no\u00a0matter\u00a0the\u00a0setup\u00a0size.<\/p>\n<p>When\u00a0shifting\u00a0a\u00a0little\u00a0task\u00a0or\u00a0a\u00a0whole\u00a0data\u00a0center, MGN\u00a0gives\u00a0you\u00a0this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A consistent migration pattern<\/li>\n<li>Strong security<\/li>\n<li>Automated testing and cutover<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integration with AWS services<\/li>\n<li>Using the steps above ensures a smooth, predictable migration &#8211; from replication to final production cutover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Application Migration Service Documentation( <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/mgn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/mgn\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>MGN Agent InstallationGuide (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/mgn\/latest\/ug\/agent-installation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/mgn\/latest\/ug\/agent-installation.html<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>AWS Migration Whitepapers (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/whitepapers\/latest\/aws-migration-whitepaper\/welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/whitepapers\/latest\/aws-migration-whitepaper\/welcome.html<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>See Additional Guides on AWS Topics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/28\/aws-for-beginners-what-is-it-how-it-works-and-key-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>AWS For Beginners<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/08\/understanding-aws-cost-and-usage-reports-cur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Understanding AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR)<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opstree.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/24\/end-to-end-rag-solution-with-aws-bedrock-and-langchai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>End-to-End RAG Solution with AWS Bedrock and LangChain<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Introduction What is AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)? Why Use AWS MGN? Step-by-Step Guide (POC): Migrating Servers Using AWS MGN Conclusion Introduction In today\u2019s mix of local systems and cloud focus, moving tasks to AWS from internal servers or different clouds is key to staying up to date. 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