Question Best practice to migrate

[alwin]

Server operating system version

Ubuntu 20.04

Plesk version and microupdate number

18.0.72

Hello,

I need to migrate my server actualy under ubuntu 20.04 with plesk obsidian 18.0.72
Can I restore my backup on my new with ubuntu 24.04 directly ?

 

[Raul A.]

If you have 2 servers, just perform a migration with Plesk Migration Manager.

The restore approach should also work.

 

[scsa20]

Like what Raul said, the best method is to use the Plesk Migration Manager to migrate from the old server to the new if the old server is still working. Otherwise restoring from backup is fine but I would usually use the restore method if my server is not working. Migration is usually better too since it does a proper check between the 2 for a 1:1 migration (meaning it has everything it needs that matches the old server) whereas restoring from backup sometimes doesn't. Plus the added benefit is doing multiple syncs before cutting a domain over to the new server to make sure no mail or web site data update doesn't get left behind.

 

[alwin]

ok thanks, but the last time I migrate my server the Plesk Migration Manager doesn't work, also I use the backup /restore fonction

 

[Kaspar]

ok thanks, but the last time I migrate my server the Plesk Migration Manager doesn't work, also I use the backup /restore fonction

I'd recommend to try the Plesk Migrator anyway, it receives regular updates to fixes issues. Besides, your always welcome to post any issues you encounter during migration on the forum. That way others might be able to help you out. If the Plesk Migrator does not work you can use fall back on using backups.

 

[alwin]

I'd recommend to try the Plesk Migrator anyway, it receives regular updates to fixes issues. Besides, your always welcome to post any issues you encounter during migration on the forum. That way others might be able to help you out. If the Plesk Migrator does not work you can use fall back on using backups.

OK I go try, can I migrate from Ubuntu 20.04 to Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 on the new server ?

 

[TorbHo]

We recently migrated some servers from 20.04 to 24.04 without any problems. We used the Plesk Migration Manager, too.

 

[Kaspar]

OK I go try, can I migrate from Ubuntu 20.04 to Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 on the new server ?

There is no need to migrate to an intermediate OS version first. You can directly migrate to the newest supported version, which currently is Ubuntu 24.04.