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Servers
Server Migrations
Server migration is the process of moving data, applications, and services from one server to another.
 

This can include moving:

  • From physical to virtual servers (P2V)

  • From on-premise to cloud

  • Between cloud providers (AWS → Azure, etc.)

  • Between hosting environments (shared to dedicated, etc.)

Recommended Tools

  • File Syncing: rsync, scp, SFTP, Rclone

  • Database: mysqldump, pg_dump, SQL Server Migration Assistant

  • Cloud: AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, Google Migrate for Compute

  • VMs: VMware vMotion, Hyper-V, Veeam Backup & Replication

  • Websites: All-in-One WP Migration (WordPress), UpdraftPlus, FTP + DB Dump

Server Migration Checklist

1. Planning

2. Pre-Migration

3. Migration Tools

4. Execution

5. Post-Migration

Potential Risks

  • Downtime due to DNS lag or config mismatch

  • Data corruption if not properly backed up

  • Permissions & file ownership issues

  • Compatibility issues between OS or app versions

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