Migration guide
Switching from GreenCloudVPS to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | GreenCloudVPS | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $6 | $6.86 | +$0.86 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $10 | $15.11 | +$5.11 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $10 | $30.37 | +$20.37 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $10 | $60.74 | +$50.74 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Israel, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia.
Only GreenCloudVPS: Vietnam.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds an API.
You would give up NVMe disks, 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 GreenCloudVPS running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- GreenCloudVPS$6 · 19 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than GreenCloudVPS?
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 $6.
Will I lose any locations leaving GreenCloudVPS?
GreenCloudVPS covers 1 country that Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) does not: Vietnam.