AWS Migration Hub
AWS Migration Hub provides a single location to track the progress of application migrations across your entire portfolio. Monitor status of all AWS and partner migration tools.
What is Migration Hub? (Simple Explanation)
Migration Hub is an AWS service in the Migration category. AWS Migration Hub provides a single location to track the progress of application migrations across your entire portfolio.
When Would You Use Migration Hub?
- Large-scale portfolio migration tracking
- Multi-tool migration coordination
- Migration governance and reporting
- Application discovery and assessment
Who Uses Migration Hub?
From startups to enterprises, Migration Hub powers:
What Makes Migration Hub Powerful
Migration Hub Pricing & Free Tier
DMS: from $0.018/hour for dms.t2.micro. DataSync: $0.0125/GB transferred.
Migration Hub Best Practices
- 1Run a test migration on a non-production copy before the actual cutover
- 2Use AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for heterogeneous database migrations
- 3Enable DMS CloudWatch metrics — monitor CDCLatencySource and CDCLatencyTarget
- 4Validate migrated data with checksums or row counts after migration completes
- 5Keep the source database running in read-only mode until validation is confirmed
Getting Started with Migration Hub in 5 Minutes
- 1Open the AWS Console and navigate to Migration Hub
- 2Click "Create" or "Get started" to begin configuration
- 3Configure the required settings — name, region, and access permissions
- 4Review and create — monitor the initial status in CloudWatch
Migration Hub CLI Quick Reference
2 production-ready commands. Full CLI Library (225+ services) →
aws migration-hub helpView all Migration Hub CLI v2 commands and subcommandsaws migration-hub describe-migrationhub --helpView options for describing Migration Hub resourcesPros & Cons of Migration Hub
Pros
- Unified dashboard across DMS, SMS, MGN, DRS, and partner tools
- Application Discovery Service for server inventory
- Strategy Recommendations for migration approach
- Migration orchestrator with workflow templates
- Progress tracking with alerts and reporting
Cons
- ✕Vendor lock-in — migrating away from AWS requires significant effort
- ✕Costs can be unpredictable without proper monitoring and budgeting
- ✕Learning curve for beginners — AWS has 200+ services with complex IAM policies
Migration Hub vs Alternatives
Migration Hub vs DMS
Choose Migration Hub for Large-scale portfolio migration tracking and Multi-tool migration coordination. It excels at unified dashboard across dms, sms, mgn, drs, and partner tools.
Choose DMS as an alternative when your requirements differ. Each service in the Migration category serves different architectural patterns.
Services That Work with Migration Hub
Migration Hub is rarely used alone. It is typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Migration Hub fits into major compliance standards. Browse all 41 frameworks →
Migration Hub configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks v1.5–v3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
NIST 800-53Migration Hub access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
PCI DSS 4.0Migration Hub encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
SOC 2Migration Hub security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
ISO 27001Migration Hub configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Migration Hub
What is AWS Migration Hub?
AWS Migration Hub provides a single location to track the progress of application migrations across your entire portfolio. Monitor status of all AWS and partner migration tools.
What is Migration Hub used for?
Migration Hub is commonly used for: Large-scale portfolio migration tracking; Multi-tool migration coordination; Migration governance and reporting; Application discovery and assessment. It's a core service in the migration category of AWS.
Is Migration Hub free?
DMS: from $0.018/hour for dms.t2.micro. DataSync: $0.0125/GB transferred.
What are the key features of Migration Hub?
Migration Hub's most important capabilities include: Unified dashboard across DMS, SMS, MGN, DRS, and partner tools. Application Discovery Service for server inventory. Strategy Recommendations for migration approach. Migration orchestrator with workflow templates. Progress tracking with alerts and reporting. Each of these is designed to help teams large-scale portfolio migration tracking.
How does Migration Hub compare to alternatives?
Migration Hub competes with both AWS-native alternatives (DMS, DRS, DataSync) and third-party equivalents. The right choice depends on your specific requirements for scalability, cost, and operational overhead. See the comparisons section below for detailed guidance.
Which compliance frameworks apply to Migration Hub?
CIS AWS v3.0: Migration Hub configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks v1.5–v3.0 for secure cloud defaults. NIST 800-53: Migration Hub access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families. PCI DSS 4.0: Migration Hub encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments. SOC 2: Migration Hub security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. ISO 27001: Migration Hub configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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