Before you beginYou need the cluck CLI, a Pollosoft account, and a coop to work in. This guide assumes you are comfortable with the basics. If you are not, start with Getting started.
Overview
Plan a move from on-premises hardware to the cloud without losing a feather. The whole thing takes about 20 minutes, and the commands below are the ones you will use along the way.
$ cluck coop create migration-target
$ cluck egg import --from s3://old-barn/exports
$ cluck molt run --dry-runSteps
- Inventory. List every service, database, and cron job in the barn. The weird one in the corner is always important.
- Choose a strategy. Rehost the easy ones, replatform the medium ones, and rebuild the ones that make everyone sigh.
- Move data first. Replicate your databases to the coop and keep them in sync. Test with real traffic before cutting over.
- Cut over. Pick a quiet hour, switch DNS with RoostDNS, and keep the old barn warm for two weeks in case you need to scurry back.
Commands used
Keep going
- Your first coop: workspaces explained (10 min)
- Accessibility at the coop (10 min)
- Candling your data (10 min)
Stuck? Check the error codes, the FAQ, or the glossary.