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Step 3: Launch the target account stack in the target AWS account - Cloud Migration Factory on AWS

Step 3: Launch the target account stack in the target AWS account

This automated AWS CloudFormation template deploys IAM roles in the target AWS account to allow the factory account to assume roles and perform MGN actions in the target account. Repeat this step for each target account. If the factory stack in the previous step is a target account, it will need to have this target stack deployed to it.

Note

The target account must be initialized for AWS Application Migration Service before launching this stack, refer to Initializing Application Migration Service in the Application Migration Service User Guide for more details.

The target account stack must be launched in the same Region as the factory stack in the previous step regardless of which Region will be used as the migration target Region. This stack is for cross account permissions only.

  1. Sign in to the AWS CloudFormation console. Choose Create stack then select With new resources, to start the deployment of the template. You can also download the template as a starting point for your own implementation.

  2. On the Specify stack details page, assign a name to your solution stack.

  3. Under Parameters, review the parameters for the template and modify them as necessary. This solution uses the following default values.

    Parameter Default Description

    FactoryAWSAccountId

    111122223333

    Enter an account ID where the Migration Factory was deployed.

    Note

    Launch this stack in the same AWS Region as the Migration Factory stack.

    Replatform

    Yes

    Turn on this option if you plan to use the Replatform EC2 module of this solution

    RehostMGN

    Yes

    Turn on this option if you plan to use the Rehost MGN module of this solution

  4. Choose Next.

  5. On the Configure stack options page, choose Next.

  6. On the Review page, review and confirm the settings. Check the box acknowledging that the template will create AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) resources.

  7. Choose Submit to deploy the stack.

You can view the status of the stack in the AWS CloudFormation console in the Status column. You should receive a CREATE_COMPLETE status in approximately 5 minutes.