Question Migration: WebSitePanel -> Plesl Onyx AWS

[rafaelgrecco]

Hello,

I currently run my own webserver using WebSitePanel. I am planning on migrating all my websites (around 500) to Plesk Onyx on AWS and I would like some advice.

My current configuration:

I have websites running ASP, PHP, several versions of .Net, Wordpress, using MySQL and MSSQL.
I run 2 servers, the primary one with all services (webhosting, databases and primary DNS) and a secondary one (running secondary DNS), both using WebSitePanel.
As both of these servers are VMs, I do backup the VMs and replicate them (I have 2 copys on separate physical locations).

When I migrate to Plesk Onyx AWS, I understand that I will run webservice, databases and DNS on a single server, correct?

What about secondary server for secondary DNS? How do you guys do it? Run a second instance of Plesk on another server?

What about backups? Do you guys do backups of the VMs running on AWS? Use a third party service for it? Or only backup the actual data (website, database and DNS data).

I would like some advice on the best pratices when running Plesk Onyx on AWS.

Thanks!

 

[IgorG]

When I migrate to Plesk Onyx AWS, I understand that I will run webservice, databases and DNS on a single server, correct?

Yes.

What about secondary server for secondary DNS? How do you guys do it? Run a second instance of Plesk on another server?

Slave DNS Manager Plesk extension will help you - Slave DNS Manager - Plesk Extensions

What about backups?

Why Plesk Backup system is not suitable for you? Could you please clarify?

 

[rafaelgrecco]

Hi Igor, thank you very much for your help.

Slave DNS Manager Plesk extension will help you - Slave DNS Manager - Plesk Extensions

https://ext.plesk.com/packages/f58eac32-6fda-4886-8d44-d3cb7b98933e-slave-dns-manager

That's exactly what I need! I searched through the extensions but I could not find a DNS Slave Extension for Windows (we are a company specialized in Microsoft products and have very basic knowlodge on Linux)

Why Plesk Backup system is not suitable for you? Could you please clarify?

I am used to have the entire VM backed up and if I need I just have to start the VM. But having a second look, I think the Plesk Backup System will be enough.

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What about the paid packs? Is there a pack that you think is indispensable for a Webserver? I will run exclusively websites, no e-mail server. Most packs seems to be aimed at e-mail service...

I will definetely buy the Language Pack.

 

[IgorG]

What about the paid packs? Is there a pack that you think is indispensable for a Webserver?

Paid pack? I think that the content of such a pack will depend on the needs of your web hosting. As such a pack I'd suggest that you review the entire catalog of Plesk extensions and choose from it what you need.