As a website owner, you might want to upgrade your VPS web hosting plan as your website grows. There can be many reasons to migrate, including lack of storage, inadequate resources, lack of security, and better performance.
To make this migration seamless, buy a good dedicated hosting plan. If your budget permits, you can even go for managed dedicated hosting. You also need to ensure both you and the provider take the steps to facilitate a seamless migration.
Here are some steps to make the migration process easier.
Essential Steps for a Smoother VPS to Dedicated Server Migration
• Choose the Right Managed Dedicated Server Hosting
A VPS migration to a dedicated server requires a lot of prior planning. As your website grows, it is only natural to shift to a web hosting solution that caters to your needs better. Assess your needs and choose the perfect managed dedicated hosting services.
• Backup All the Existing Data
The first thing you should do is back up all the existing data before carrying out VPS migration to a dedicated server. This backup should include website files, databases, email accounts, critical information, and media. Encrypt this backup to save any hassle at the time of VPS migration.
• Verify The Server IP Address
When you migrate from one server to another, your IP address changes. You must verify everything about the server IP address. There is a chance that the server you are about to buy is blocklisted by search engines due to security reasons. Perform a thorough background check to avoid spam and future issues.
• No Changes During Migration
There is a small window between backing up your data and migrating it to the fully managed dedicated server hosting. Once your backup process is done, refrain from updating or installing applications. You may lose the update in between transitions.
• Install Software and Applications
The first things you need to transfer in VPS migration to managed dedicated hosting are the software and applications. These include WordPress, plugins, security applications, and necessary hosting software.
• Transfer Database and Mails
Next, you need to transfer all the backed-up email accounts and emails. When you move your Domain Name Server (DNS), you notify other servers regarding the change in the domain address and server. So before you move your DNS, move all your email accounts and emails to the managed dedicated hosting services.
• Update DNS Record
When you are certain that your managed dedicated server hosting set up is complete, update your DNS record. When you update your latest DNS as an active one, all the incoming traffic will be redirected to the new managed dedicated hosting IP address.
• Test The Website Thoroughly
When all the above stages of migration are completed, run your website and do a live test. Navigate through the web before going live with the brand-new website and application. If you find any defect, you can rectify it before launching the website.
Once that is done, you are ready to deactivate your VPS hosting package and launch your website with fully managed dedicated server hosting.
Conclusive Thoughts
When migrating from your VPS server to fully managed dedicated server hosting, ensure you’ve done your due diligence and set up proper fail-safes to prevent data loss during migration and that the provider offers a seamless migration process.
We hope you find this blog helpful!