Migration guide
Switching from Cloudzy to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Cloudzy | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $3.48 | $6.86 | +$3.38 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $7.48 | $15.11 | +$7.63 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $14.48 | $30.37 | +$15.89 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $26.48 | $60.74 | +$34.26 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Australia.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Israel, Qatar, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
You would give up NVMe disks, DDoS filtering, custom ISO boot.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep Cloudzy running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Cloudzy$2.48 · 13 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than Cloudzy?
At 0 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.86 against $2.48.
Will I lose any locations leaving Cloudzy?
No. Every country Cloudzy serves also has a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) data center in this index.