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Database migration from SAP HANA to RDS sql

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Hi everyone, I want to migrate a HANA db to RDS MySQL/MsSQL/SQL, DMS and SCT don't support HANA as a source for migration nor schema conversion. I was looking into some other re:Post where they try and migrate from HANA to Redshift, and I wanted to adopt a similar approach using SAP OData services but I wanted to know if there is a better approach (which isn't as expensive as maybe other external options out there)

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You're correct that AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) don't currently support SAP HANA as a source database for migration to Amazon RDS for SQL Server or MySQL. This does present a challenge for direct migration paths.

For migrating from SAP HANA to RDS SQL Server, you would need to consider alternative approaches since the standard AWS migration tools don't support this source-target combination. While the sources don't provide a specific solution for HANA to RDS migrations, they do outline migration patterns for other SAP databases.

For SAP ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) to Amazon RDS for SQL Server migrations, AWS DMS can be used along with optional schema conversion tools like erwin Data Modeler or SAP PowerDesigner. This approach involves manually migrating the database schema or using a CASE tool, then using AWS DMS to transfer the data.

Given the lack of native AWS support for HANA as a source, you may need to explore:

  • Manual schema conversion and data export/import processes
  • Third-party migration tools that support HANA
  • SAP's native export/import capabilities to extract data from HANA in a format that can be loaded into your target RDS database
  • Custom ETL processes to transform and move the data

Unfortunately, without direct tool support, this migration will likely require more manual effort and potentially custom development work compared to migrations from supported source databases.
Sources
Migrate from SAP ASE to Amazon RDS for SQL Server using AWS DMS - AWS Prescriptive Guidance
AWS Schema Conversion Tool - Amazon Web Services

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