Cloud migrations without the migraines

Posted on 4 April 2025

Migrating your cloud infrastructure can feel almost impossible. Concerns about downtime, data loss, and the sheer complexity of the process can often create unnecessary stress. But what if there was a smoother, more predictable path for migrations? UpCloud offers a streamlined migration experience, with intuitive tools and personalized support. 

We’re here to guide you through a seamless transition, allowing you to focus on your core business.  

Why migrate to UpCloud?

Unmatched performance: Our MaxIOPS block storage and the latest AMD EPYC Turin hardware deliver exceptional speed and reliability, significantly boosting application performance when migrating from a competing cloud provider. 

Transparent & predictable pricing: Unlike some providers with complex pricing, UpCloud offers a transparent and predictable pricing model together with zero cost data transfer, eliminating unexpected costs once and for all. 

Data sovereignty and dedicated support: For businesses prioritizing data sovereignty, our European data centers ensure compliance with regional regulations. And when you need assistance, our dedicated support team is ready to provide guidance.  

UpClouds intuitive hub: The UpCloud Control Panel is the simplest way to oversee, manage and scale your infrastructure in just a few clicks. It’s designed to help you accomplish your tasks quickly and efficiently while providing all the necessary tools.

The UpCloud migration process:

Migrating to UpCloud is designed to be straightforward. We offer detailed migration guides for many of our products, providing step-by-step instructions.

For those needing direct assistance, our support team can help with the complexities of moving your data.  

UpCloud migration guides

Vilkas fullstack migration in just four months

Vilkas is Finland’s leading e-commerce supplier, supporting more than 1,800 merchants, 300 of which leverage customized projects, to run e-commerce stores.

“After evaluating different solutions, we conducted a brief trial period to assess UpCloud’s capabilities and scalability. The results were impressive, and it became clear that UpCloud was the ideal choice for our needs.” – Tatu Wikman, CTO, Vilkas

“When you’re competing against Amazon and other significant players, you need to offer compelling reasons for merchants to choose your services. We differentiate ourselves on speed, so the fact that we have been able to provide our merchants better results on Lighthouse tests is very important.”Noora Kahra, CEO, Vilkas 

Read Vilkas full case study

Addressing common migration concerns:

Minimizing downtime is a top priority during migration. We recommend planning your migration during off-peak hours and utilizing our Storage Import and cloning features for seamless data transfer. 

Data security and integrity are paramount. UpCloud’s robust infrastructure and security measures protect your data throughout the migration process. 

Post-migration, we offer performance optimization tips to ensure your applications run smoothly on our platform.  

Ready to experience a smoother cloud migration? 

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