DBS-C01 Deployment and Migration Practice Question
A company is migrating an on-premises MySQL database to Amazon RDS for MySQL. They need to validate that the schema is compatible. Which AWS service should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse AWS DMS with schema validation, assuming DMS handles both data migration and schema conversion, but DMS only moves data and requires a pre-validated schema; SCT is the dedicated tool for schema compatibility analysis.
Answer choices
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AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
The AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) is designed specifically to assess and convert database schemas from one engine to another, including on-premises MySQL to Amazon RDS for MySQL. It analyzes the source schema for compatibility issues, identifies unsupported features or deprecated syntax, and generates a detailed assessment report. This makes it the correct choice for validating schema compatibility before migration.
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AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Why this is correct
SCT checks and converts schemas.
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Amazon Inspector
Why it's wrong here
Inspector is for security.
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for data, not schema validation.
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AWS Trusted Advisor
Why it's wrong here
Trusted Advisor is for optimization.
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