AWS DMS now supports Kerberos authentication for Oracle and SQL Server Source Endpoints

AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS) now allows customers to use Kerberos authentication to securely connect to Oracle and SQL Server source endpoints. This feature allows users to authenticate database connections using the Kerberos protocol, a widely adopted standard for secure identity verification.

With this update, AWS DMS can authenticate using credentials stored in AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory or in an on-premises Microsoft Active Directory that has a forest trust relationship with an AWS Managed Active Directory. Customers can use this feature for Oracle Database and SQL Server without additional licensing costs, simplifying secure migrations.

This feature can be configured directly in the AWS DMS Console, CLI, or SDK. To learn more about Kerberos authentication with AWS DMS, please refer to our technical documentation.