Step-by-step Oracle database to PostgreSQL migration walkthrough

The following steps provide instructions for migrating an Oracle database to a PostgreSQL database. These steps assume that you have already prepared your source database as described in Prerequisites.

Topics

Step 1: Install the SQL Drivers and AWS Schema Conversion Tool on Your Local Computer
Step 2: Configure Your Oracle Source Database
Step 3: Configure Your PostgreSQL Target Database
Step 4: Use AWS SCT to Convert the Oracle Schema to PostgreSQL
Step 5: Create an AWS DMS Replication Instance
Step 6: Create AWS DMS Source and Target Endpoints
Step 7: Create and Run Your AWS DMS Migration Task
Step 8: Cut Over to PostgreSQL

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Prerequisites for migrating from an Oracle database to PostgreSQL

Step 1: Install the SQL Drivers and AWS Schema Conversion Tool on Your Local Computer