Migration of a VPS, Linux server or application to a new environment
A server migration requires a thorough service audit, an action plan, a backup and a service window. We migrate VPS, dedicated servers and Linux applications while keeping everything running.
What a VPS or Linux server migration includes
Every server migration starts with an audit of the current environment. We don't migrate “blindly” — first we check what's running, what the dependencies are and what risk the traffic switch carries.
VPS and dedicated server migration
We move the whole server environment between providers — OVH, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Linode and others.
Databases
Migration of MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL — with full data-integrity verification after the move.
Web server configuration
Reproducing the Nginx or Apache configuration on the new server — virtual hosts, redirects, headers.
SSL and security
Configuring SSL certificates, firewall settings and basic security rules on the new server.
Scheduled tasks and services
Migration of cron jobs, systemd configuration and background services.
Server email
Migration of the mail server (Postfix, Dovecot) or integration with an external SMTP server.
DNS and propagation
DNS record configuration and propagation management with minimal downtime.
Rollback plan
Before the migration we prepare a rollback scenario — the old server stays active until the new one is confirmed working.
What we check before a VPS server migration
System environment
- Operating system and kernel version
- Installed packages and versions
- Web server (Nginx / Apache) and configuration
- PHP version and modules
- Firewall configuration (iptables, ufw, firewalld)
Data and applications
- Databases and their size
- Application files and directories
- Environment variables and .env files
- Application dependencies (Node, Python, Ruby)
- Existing backups
Network and services
- DNS configuration and TTL
- SSL certificates and expiry dates
- Cron jobs and systemd services
- SSH access and authorisation keys
- Server load and resources
How a VPS or Linux server migration works
Environment audit
An inventory of services, software versions, databases, DNS configuration and SSL certificates on the current server.
Migration plan
Preparing a detailed plan covering the order of steps, the service window and the rollback scenario.
Preparing the new server
OS installation and environment configuration — web server, databases, PHP, SSL, firewall.
Data synchronisation
Rsync of files, database dump and import, configuration transfer. The old server stays up throughout.
Testing on the new server
Verifying applications, databases, SSL certificates and email before switching traffic.
Traffic switch
Lowering the DNS TTL, switching records and monitoring propagation. The old server stays active as a backup.
Post-migration monitoring
Watching operations for the first hours after the switch. Checking logs, service availability and email.
What planning a server migration helps us avoid
A server migration without a plan carries serious risks. That's why every step is verified before traffic is switched.
Unplanned downtime
Without a service window you risk unexpected application outages.
Version mismatch
Different PHP, library or database versions can cause application errors after the move.
Database problems
A faulty database migration can lead to data inconsistency or loss.
Email loss
Wrong MX configuration or no IMAP sync before the DNS switch can result in lost messages.
Wrong DNS configuration
A too-high TTL or wrong DNS records extend service downtime.
No backup
Migrating without a backup is a serious risk — without one there's no way back to the previous state.
After the migration we can take over server administration
A migration is a good time to ensure the long-term security and stability of the server. If you'd rather focus on your business than on managing infrastructure, we can take over technical care.
- Availability and resource monitoring
- System and software updates
- Automated backups
- Security and firewall management
- Responding to outages and incidents
- Server performance optimisation
Discuss the scope of post-migration administration
Ask about administrationVPS server migration — common questions
Describe your current server — we'll prepare a migration plan.
Not sure which migration scope applies to your infrastructure? Use the configurator or describe your situation in the form. We'll work out whether you need a server, shop or email migration, or a repair after an earlier migration.