Tutorial series

How To Migrate to a New Linux Server

How To Migrate to a New Linux Server

Introduction

Migrating to a new server can be a complex and involved task. Not only do you have to transfer the data itself to a new location, you also have to replicate the service environment and ensure that your components interact as you expect them to.

In this series, we will take you through the steps needed to migrate an existing installation to a new server. Follow along to start developing your migration plan.

Tutorials in series

Tutorial

How To Migrate Linux Servers Part 1 - System Preparation

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How To Migrate Linux Servers Part 2 - Transfer Core Data

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How To Migrate Linux Servers Part 3 - Final Steps

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