Here’s a short comparison table between AWS MGN, AWS DR, and CloudEndure to highlight their key features:
| Feature | AWS MGN (Application Migration Service) | AWS DR (Disaster Recovery) | CloudEndure (Disaster Recovery) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Lift-and-shift migration of workloads to AWS | Disaster recovery and failover solutions | Disaster recovery with minimal downtime |
| Use Case | Migration of physical, virtual, and cloud workloads | Business continuity and disaster recovery | Continuous data replication for disaster recovery |
| Replication Type | Continuous block-level replication | Varies (Backup, Warm, Hot Standby, etc.) | Continuous block-level replication |
| Source Environment | VMware, Hyper-V, Physical, Cloud | Physical, Virtual, AWS resources | Physical, Virtual, VMware, Cloud environments |
| Recovery Time Objective (RTO) | Moderate to low (depends on workload and scale) | Low (depending on strategy: warm/hot standby) | Very low (near-instant recovery) |
| Recovery Point Objective (RPO) | Low (near real-time replication) | Varies based on DR strategy | Near zero (continuous replication) |
| Automation | Automated instance conversion to EC2 | Automated failover with Route 53, ELB, etc. | Automated failover and recovery |
| Cost | Pay-as-you-go for replication and resources | Pay-as-you-go based on DR strategy | Subscription-based pricing model |
Key Differences:
- AWS MGN focuses on migrating workloads to AWS, offering continuous replication and easy conversion of source servers into EC2 instances.
- AWS DR is more for disaster recovery and provides multiple strategies like backup, warm standby, or active-active failover depending on the business needs.
- CloudEndure specializes in disaster recovery with near-zero RPO and RTO, using continuous replication and automation to recover workloads quickly.
Key Differences Between AWS MGN and AWS DRS for EC2 Cross-Region Replication
| Feature | AWS MGN (Application Migration Service) | AWS DRS (Elastic Disaster Recovery) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Application migration to AWS (including cross-region migration) | Disaster recovery (cross-region protection and failover) |
| Replication Type | Continuous block-level replication for migration | Continuous block-level replication for disaster recovery |
| Failover Support | No native failover (migration-focused) | Native failover for disaster recovery and business continuity |
| Test Failover | Testing of migrated workloads in AWS | Test failovers to validate disaster recovery processes |
| Cutover | Manual cutover after migration is tested | Automatic or manual failover during disaster events |
| Key Use Case | Cross-region migration of workloads with minimal downtime | Cross-region disaster recovery to quickly recover workloads in case of failures |
| Recovery Orchestration | No built-in orchestration for failover | Built-in recovery orchestration for disaster recovery |
| Source Environments | On-premises, VMware, Hyper-V, other clouds, EC2 | On-premises, VMware, Hyper-V, EC2 |