Automating RDS Postgres to Aurora Postgres Migration

This blog post discusses Netflix's strategy for migrating from RDS PostgreSQL to Aurora PostgreSQL, detailing their evaluation of relational database technologies, the migration process, associated challenges, and automation for minimal disruption. Key phases include data replication, quiescence, validation, and cutover, all while ensuring data consistency and minimal downtime. The article highlights operational and technical strategies to manage the migration effectively, including self-service workflows and handling of Change Data Capture consumers.