Question 1

What is an AWS to IONOS migration with OutaCloud?

Accepted Answer

In an AWS to IONOS migration, we handle the complete transport of your AWS workloads to IONOS-hosted Proxmox clusters including target architecture, testing, and cutover.

Question 2

Which AWS components do you typically migrate?

Accepted Answer

We migrate EC2 instances, databases, storage, and networking to a functional IONOS/Proxmox architecture with suitable replacements for RDS, S3, and observability.

Question 3

Is the migration a lift & shift or is it refactored?

Accepted Answer

Fundamentally lift & shift. For AWS-specific managed services, we propose pragmatic replacement solutions that continue to work on IONOS.

Question 4

How long does an AWS to IONOS migration take?

Accepted Answer

Duration varies depending on complexity. Typically a few days to several weeks with parallel setup, data synchronization, and methodical cutover.

Question 5

Can the migration happen without downtime?

Accepted Answer

Near-zero downtime is possible through pre-synchronization of target infrastructure and controlled DNS/traffic cutover in a tight time window.

Question 6

What happens with AWS RDS?

Accepted Answer

RDS databases are transferred to a target setup that is either self-operated or managed as part of our Managed Ops.

Question 7

How is S3 replaced?

Accepted Answer

S3 buckets are migrated to IONOS Object Storage or another S3-compatible service, so applications can use the same API.

Question 8

How does IONOS reduce costs compared to AWS?

Accepted Answer

IONOS offers transparent pricing and fair traffic conditions. Compared to variable AWS egress costs, this results in significant savings.

Question 9

Does my infrastructure stay customer-owned?

Accepted Answer

Your infrastructure remains fully in your ownership and under your control. Managed Ops are optional and transferable at any time.

Question 10

How do you handle networking and security in the target setup?

Accepted Answer

We design networks, firewalls, and access rules to be secure and segmented based on zero-trust principles, without AWS proprietary mechanisms.

Question 11

What are the benefits of IONOS for German companies?

Accepted Answer

IONOS is part of the German 1&1 group with data centers in Germany. Full GDPR compliance, German support, and no US Cloud Act risks.

Question 12

How do you replace AWS monitoring in the target environment?

Accepted Answer

We use an open monitoring stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) instead of AWS CloudWatch with its billing models and limitations.

Question 13

How do you ensure backups and restore capability?

Accepted Answer

Backups are configured automatically and tested regularly. Clearly defined recovery windows are available.

Question 14

What happens with serverless AWS functions (Lambda)?

Accepted Answer

Lambda functions are converted to containerized services or orchestrated jobs that run in the new environment without vendor lock-in.

Question 15

How do I start an analysis for an AWS to IONOS migration?

Accepted Answer

The entry point is a migration analysis where we capture your AWS environment, define the target architecture, and create a project plan.

Question 16

Is a rollback possible if something does not work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the target environment is not live and AWS is still active. This is part of our planning and testing process.

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