Migrate a Linux VPS with Rsync

Migrating your Linux VPS to a new server with Rsync is efficient and reliable. Rsync, a powerful file synchronization tool, enables you to transfer files, directories, and permissions while maintaining data integrity. This guide walks you through the process of using Rsync to migrate your entire VPS, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal downtime. 📖 To learn more, read our blog at https://blog.racknerd.com/how-to-migrate-from-old-vps-to-new-vps-using-rsync-migrating-a-linux-vps/ and SUBSCRIBE 👍 to this channel. 📺 🔗 RELATED LINKS: 💻 Bitvise SSH Client https://bitvise.com/download-area 🛒 Get VPS Hosting https://www.racknerd.com/kvm-vps 🛒 Domains https://my.racknerd.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=register 🌐 Check DNS Propagation https://dnschecker.org 🎥 Free Courses https://youtube.com/@RackNerdTV/playlists 🔗 RELATED VIDEOS: 📺 How to Order VPS Hosting at RackNerd https://youtu.be/oxESvhY-uuU 📺 How to Setup LAMP Stack [Free Course] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_jhI1KBj3iFsG8QmgtyhqnnveNG34a 📺 How to Setup LEMP Stack [Free Course] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_jhI1KBj3iSLT9rwPu9VBf7SoaTkA6Y 📺 How to Setup LOMP Stack [Free Course] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_jhI1KBj3hL1fu4STMbrxoI7H3MtTLU 📺 Docker Hosting Tutorials [Free Course] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_jhI1KBj3g4scyyVU9mliI5WWZbecl0 📺 More Installation Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz6bu3Zi3gs&list=PLz_jhI1KBj3hcSy0jbGLDqTkHg6X95UoR ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Recommended Experience Level 01:02 Other Migration Methods 02:16 Prerequisites 03:26 Installing Rsync 04:00 Exclusion List 04:21 Migration 05:58 Verification 06:34 Limitations of Rsync 07:45 Closing ### LINUX COMMANDS ### cat /etc/os-release rsync --version For CentOS, AlmaLinux, or Rocky Linux: yum install rsync -y For Ubuntu or Debian: apt-get update && apt-get install rsync -y nano /root/excludedfiles.txt /etc/fstab /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/* /etc/systemd/network/* /etc/network/* /etc/netplan/* /etc/NetworkManager/* /etc/resolv.conf /etc/hostname /etc/hosts /etc/machine-id /var/lib/dbus/machine-id /proc/* /tmp/* /sys/* /dev/* /mnt/* /boot/* /boot/grub/* /etc/default/* /run/* /var/run/* /var/lock/* /media/* /lost+found /swapfile /swap.img /var/lib/rpm/* /var/lib/yum/* /etc/sysconfig/iptables /etc/iptables/rules.v4 /etc/iptables.rules /var/lib/iptables/rules-save /etc/ssh/* /var/crash/* /var/log/*/* /var/cache/apt/* /var/lib/apt/lists/* /var/lib/cloud/* /sys/class/dmi/id/product_uuid /etc/udev/* /lib/modules/* /lib/firmware/* /lib64/modules/* /lib64/firmware/* Save the file by pressing CTRL + X, then press Y to confirm, and hit Enter to exit the editor. cd touch sample.txt run this rsync command from the source server: rsync -vPa -e 'ssh -p 22 -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no' --exclude-from=/root/excludedfiles.txt / [email protected]:/ ls ### LINUX COMMANDS ### Moving forward... ☑ Watched the video! ☐ Liked? ☐ Shared? ☐ Comment? ☐ Subscribed? To learn more About RackNerd: Visit our website https://www.racknerd.com Read the Blog https://blog.racknerd.com Contact Us https://racknerd.com/contact-us Explore RackNerd's Web Hosting Services: KVM VPS Hosting Plans https://racknerd.com/kvm-vps Reseller Web Hosting https://racknerd.com/shared-hosting Shared Web Hosting https://racknerd.com/shared-hosting Black Friday VPS Deals https://youtube.com/shorts/BP4UFTG5U10 Make Money with Us at RackNerd: Learn to Start a Web Company at $50 https://youtu.be/ip3OE5w1VXY Earn Passive Income with RackNerd https://blog.racknerd.com/earn-money-with-racknerd-affiliate-program-details/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RackNerd Facebook: https://facebook.com/RackNerd Instagram: https://instagram.com/RackNerd YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RackNerdTV TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@RackNerd Track: Chris Henry - Flash Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8rdfmWk2cM Stream: https://frequency.lnk.to/flashID #RackNerd #Rsync #LinuxVPS #ServerMigration #DataTransfer #LinuxHosting #VPSMigration #ServerManagement