Migrating from a legacy VPS to RamNode Cloud is straightforward. We offer both manual migration options and assisted migration for complex setups.
Migration Options
Option 1: Fresh Installation (Recommended)
The cleanest approach is to set up a new cloud instance with a fresh OS installation and migrate your data and configurations manually. This ensures optimal performance on the new platform.
- Launch a new cloud instance with your desired OS
- Install and configure your applications
- Transfer data using rsync, scp, or your preferred method
- Update DNS to point to the new instance
- Test thoroughly before decommissioning the old VPS
Option 2: Image-Based Migration
For more complex setups, you can create an image of your existing VPS and upload it to the cloud platform.
- Create a disk image of your current VPS (using dd or similar tools)
- Convert the image to QCOW2 or RAW format if needed
- Upload the image to cloud storage or contact support for transfer assistance
- Import the image to the cloud platform
- Launch an instance from your custom image
Option 3: Assisted Migration
For business-critical applications or complex migrations, our support team can assist with the migration process. This service is available for a fee.
Contact our support team to discuss your migration requirements and get a custom quote.
Pre-Migration Checklist
Backup Everything
Create full backups of all data before starting
Document Configurations
Note all custom configurations, installed software, and services
Test Applications
Ensure your applications are compatible with the target OS version
Plan DNS Changes
Prepare DNS records and lower TTL values in advance
Schedule Downtime
If possible, perform migration during low-traffic periods
Post-Migration Steps
Important
Keep your old VPS running for at least 24-48 hours after DNS changes to ensure all traffic has migrated. DNS propagation can take time.