AWS DMS Schema Conversion adds offline SQL Server schema conversion
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) Schema Conversion now supports offline schema conversion for SQL Server, allowing conversion without direct database connectivity. This feature bypasses security reviews and firewall changes typically required for migrations, accelerating the process and is ideal for organizations with strict security policies. It enables database administrators to extract metadata locally, which can be reviewed by security teams before uploading to DMS for processing.
- →Offline SQL Server schema conversion for AWS DMS Schema Conversion
- →Streamlines migration security reviews and approvals
- →Offline Source benefits organizations with strict security policies
- →Offline Source supports all DMS Schema Conversion targets
Features (1) ›
- Offline SQL Server schema conversion for AWS DMS Schema Conversion
AWS DMS Schema Conversion now supports offline source conversion for Microsoft SQL Server. This allows users to convert SQL Server schemas and code by extracting metadata locally and uploading it to DMS, eliminating the need for direct database connectivity.
Enhancements (2) ›
- Streamlines migration security reviews and approvals
The new offline conversion capability removes the requirement for security reviews, firewall changes, and VPN setups, which often delay migration projects. Database administrators generate metadata files locally, allowing security teams to review commands and output before uploading, simplifying the approval process.
- Offline Source supports all DMS Schema Conversion targets
Offline Source is available for all DMS Schema Conversion targets without any additional conversion charges. Regional availability details can be found on the Supported AWS Regions page.
Notes (1) ›
- Offline Source benefits organizations with strict security policies
This feature is particularly useful for organizations with security policies that restrict external tool access to production SQL Server databases. It transforms the security review process from weeks of effort into a simple command-and-upload workflow.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/aws-dms-schema-conversion-offline-source/