Migration guide
Switching from Akamai Cloud (Linode) to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $5 | $6.86 | +$1.86 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $12 | $15.11 | +$3.11 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24 | $30.37 | +$6.37 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $48 | $60.74 | +$12.74 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Australia.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Mexico, Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Israel, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds no feature on our checklist.
You would give up DDoS filtering.
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 Akamai Cloud (Linode) running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
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 $5.
Will I lose any locations leaving Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
No. Every country Akamai Cloud (Linode) serves also has a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) data center in this index.