Migration guide
Switching from Serverspace to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Serverspace | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $11.92 | $6.86 | −$5.06 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $17.24 | $15.11 | −$2.13 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $41.40 | $30.37 | −$11.03 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $103 | $60.74 | −$42.10 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Mexico, Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Israel, Qatar, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore.
Only Serverspace: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds IPv6, private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
You would give up unmetered traffic.
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 Serverspace running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Serverspace$11.92 · 7 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than Serverspace?
At 4 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 $11.92.
Will I lose any locations leaving Serverspace?
Serverspace covers 2 countries that Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) does not: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.