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title: "Discussion on \"Cross-Cloud VM Migration: GCP → AWS Using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Cross-Cloud VM Migration: GCP → AWS Using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)\". A production-grade guide to migrating VMs from GCP to AWS using AWS MGN with controlled cutover, near-zero RPO, and rollback strategy."
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# [Cross-Cloud VM Migration: GCP → AWS Using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)](https://devopsofworld.com/gcp-to-aws-vm-migration-using-aws-mgn?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A production-grade guide to migrating VMs from GCP to AWS using AWS MGN with controlled cutover, near-zero RPO, and rollback strategy.

Mar 17 · 6 min read · devopsofworld.com  
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[Jul 8](https://hashnode.com/posts/gcp-to-aws-vm-migration-using-aws-mgn/69b8c74ee133faaf9afe0143/comment/6a4e4fd6561f6b3ed6338b8b)

One thing that stood out in this article is how it explains the practical challenges of moving workloads from GCP to AWS instead of focusing only on the migration steps. The discussion around replication, access models, and cutover planning is especially useful for organizations planning enterprise AWS cloud migration initiatives. It would also be worthwhile to mention how AWS DMS database migration can complement server migration when databases need near-zero downtime synchronization. Readers looking for a broader perspective on AWS cloud migration services may also find this resource helpful: [mobisoftinfotech.com/resources/blog/enterprise-aw…](https://mobisoftinfotech.com/resources/blog/enterprise-aws-cloud-migration-guide). It's a well-structured guide that covers migration planning, best practices, and common pitfalls.