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Overview

Scenarios

This practice includes the following tasks:

  • Create an RDS for MySQL instance.
  • Migrate data from a MySQL database on other clouds to the RDS for MySQL instance.

Prerequisites

  • You have registered with Huawei Cloud.
  • Your account balance is greater than or equal to $0 USD.

Architecture

Figure 1 Architecture

Service List

  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  • RDS
  • Data Replication Service (DRS)

Precautions

  • The resource planning in this practice is for demonstration only. Adjust it as needed.
  • All settings in this practice are for reference only. For details about MySQL data migration precautions, see From MySQL to MySQL.

Operation Process

Figure 2 Flowchart