Migrate dedicated to VPS, same machine

Bestrafung

• October 24, 2016 11:20

Our cPanel originally started as a VPS but we migrated to a colocated dedicated server for expansion and performance. We have since downsized our operations and need to migrate back to a VPS as well as requiring additional virtual machines for other projects. I have a few questions to hopefully get started making a plan. 1. Is it possible to install and run VPS from our existing server completely from terminal without a reinstall? 2. If not, I've seen some solutions that looked promising but in the end a GUI is always necessary. Is there possibly something available with the GUI as a web interface? 3. Can the cPanel be migrated from host to guest with little or no downtime and no remaining cPanel or conflicts from the host (return the host to a normal CentOS again)? I also have another thought for possible discussion. Would be possible to re-enable the GUI/desktop for CentOS and achieve the VPS migration being able to use a standard GUI such as VMWare?

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  cPanelMichael

  • October 27, 2016 16:24

  Hello @Bestrafung, I'm happy to help answer these questions.

  . Is it possible to install and run VPS from our existing server completely from terminal without a reinstall?

  
  You're going to need to reinstall the operating system if cPanel is installed on the server. There's no supported method of uninstalling cPanel other than reinstalling the OS.

  . If not, I've seen some solutions that looked promising but in the end a GUI is always necessary. Is there possibly something available with the GUI as a web interface?

  
  I recommend reaching out to your data center to see what they recommend. They may have a simple no-cost process for reinstall requests, or may offer KVM access.

  . Can the cPanel be migrated from host to guest with little or no downtime and no remaining cPanel or conflicts from the host (return the host to a normal CentOS again)?

  
  

  I also have another thought for possible discussion. Would be possible to re-enable the GUI/desktop for CentOS and achieve the VPS migration being able to use a standard GUI such as VMWare?

  
  I don't recommend installing virtualization software on-top of a cPanel installation. Have you considered backing up the accounts to a remote drive, reinstalling the OS/cPanel, and then restoring the accounts from backup? Let us know if you have any additional questions. Thanks!

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