Cross-platform database migration involves moving data and database schema from one platform to another. In this detailed explanation, we'll focus on migrating data from an on-premises Microsoft SQL Server database to a cloud-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) Redshift database using Informatica IICS (Cloud Data Integration). This scenario highlights the powerful capabilities of Informatica IICS in enabling smooth and efficient cross-platform database migrations. Scenario: Sanjay Informatica Pvt Lts, a rapidly growing technology company, is looking to migrate its on-premises SQL Server database to AWS Redshift to benefit from the scalability and analytics capabilities offered by the cloud. They've chosen Informatica IICS for its robust data integration features, making it an ideal tool for this cross-platform migration.