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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

Paid

Automated, agentless migration of on-premises workloads to AWS.

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4.6 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.6 / 5.0

Earns a strong score for its zero‑agent approach, reliable incremental replication, and deep integration with the AWS ecosystem, making large‑scale migrations straightforward.

Key Features
Agentless Migration

Migrate workloads without installing agents on source servers, reducing operational overhead.

Incremental Replication

Continuously replicate changes to keep source and target environments in sync during migration.

Integrated with AWS Services

Seamlessly works with Amazon EC2, VPC, and other AWS services for end‑to‑end migration workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

The service itself is free; you only pay for the AWS resources (e.g., EC2 instances, storage) used by the migrated workloads.

Yes, SMS supports migration of both Windows Server and Linux operating systems.

The free tier allows migration of up to 50 servers per month without additional SMS charges.
Specifications
Pricing Model Pay‑as‑you‑go pricing based on the number of servers migrated, with a free tier for up to 50 servers per month and no upfront fees.
Supported Platforms
Windows ServerLinuxAWS Cloud