Migration guide
Switching from VPSServer.com to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | VPSServer.com | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $4 | $6.86 | +$2.86 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $14 | $15.11 | +$1.11 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $30 | $30.37 | +$0.37 |
| 8+ GB RAM | n/a | $60.74 | — |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Israel, Australia.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia.
Only VPSServer.com: Romania.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds snapshots, IPv6, an API, 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 VPSServer.com running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- VPSServer.com$4 · 21 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than VPSServer.com?
At 0 of 3 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 $4.
Will I lose any locations leaving VPSServer.com?
VPSServer.com covers 1 country that Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) does not: Romania.