Question 1

Why is IONOS the stable alternative to Google Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Google is known for frequently deprecating services ("Killed by Google"). IONOS focuses on long-term stability and enterprise reliability. By migrating to IONOS dedicated hardware managed by OutaCloud, you build on a platform designed for consistency, not just for the latest beta features.

Question 2

How does IONOS pricing compare to GCP's Sustained Use Discounts?

Accepted Answer

GCP pricing is complex and relies on algorithms to apply discounts. IONOS offers transparent, flat-rate pricing for dedicated servers. You generally save 50-70% compared to Google Compute Engine (GCE), without needing to commit to multi-year contracts or decipher complex billing exports.

Question 3

Is IONOS a better choice for GDPR compliance than Google?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google is a US corporation subject to the US Cloud Act. IONOS is a German company (1&1 Drillisch) with headquarters and data centers in Germany. Migrating to IONOS ensures your infrastructure is legally and physically protected by strict German data privacy laws, eliminating extraterritorial access risks.

Question 4

What about Support? Google support is often automated.

Accepted Answer

This is a major difference. IONOS offers personal consultant support. Combined with OutaCloud, you get human experts who know your infrastructure by name. We don't hide behind chatbots or community forums when you have a critical production issue.

Question 5

We use GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine). How do we move?

Accepted Answer

We migrate your GKE workloads to a Kubernetes Cluster running on IONOS dedicated servers (via Proxmox). You keep the Kubernetes API and workflow (kubectl/Helm), but you gain dedicated hardware performance for your worker nodes, avoiding the "noisy neighbor" issues of shared GKE instances.

Question 6

Can we replace Google App Engine?

Accepted Answer

App Engine is a proprietary PaaS. We containerize your application (Docker) and deploy it on the new Proxmox cluster. This standardizes your deployment pipeline and frees you from the specific constraints and pricing of App Engine.

Question 7

How do we replace Google Cloud Functions?

Accepted Answer

We migrate your functions to standard containers or use open-source serverless frameworks (like Knative or OpenFaaS) hosted on your cluster. This ensures your code remains portable and runs on cost-efficient hardware.

Question 8

What hardware does IONOS use compared to GCP N2/C2 machines?

Accepted Answer

IONOS uses certified Enterprise hardware from HPE and Dell with Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC processors. Unlike GCP's virtualized instances where performance can fluctuate, IONOS dedicated servers provide consistent, guaranteed performance for CPU and RAM.

Question 9

How do we migrate Google Cloud Storage (GCS)?

Accepted Answer

IONOS offers an S3-compatible Object Storage. We migrate your data from GCS buckets to IONOS S3. Since both use compatible object storage principles, your application usually only needs a configuration update for the endpoint and credentials.

Question 10

What is the replacement for Cloud SQL?

Accepted Answer

We replace Cloud SQL with self-managed PostgreSQL or MySQL clusters on Proxmox. By utilizing the local NVMe storage of IONOS servers, we often achieve significantly lower latency and higher throughput than Cloud SQL, which relies on network-attached storage.

Question 11

Can we migrate BigQuery workloads?

Accepted Answer

For massive analytics, we can build dedicated analytics clusters (e.g., ClickHouse) on IONOS storage-optimized servers. While BigQuery is unique, many companies pay for scale they don't need. A dedicated solution often offers better price-performance for predictable analytics workloads.

Question 12

How do we replicate the Google VPC network?

Accepted Answer

We use IONOS Private Networks. This allows us to connect your dedicated servers in a private LAN (Layer 2). On top of that, we configure Proxmox VLANs to create isolated segments (e.g., Frontend, Backend, DB), replicating the security posture of your GCP VPC.

Question 13

Does IONOS have a solution like Google Cloud Interconnect?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IONOS Cloud Connect allows you to establish a dedicated physical line between your on-premise data center and IONOS. For standard needs, we build high-performance Site-to-Site VPNs using WireGuard or IPsec.

Question 14

How do we handle Identity (IAM) without Google Workspace integration?

Accepted Answer

We can integrate your Proxmox cluster and applications with your existing Identity Provider (Google Workspace, Okta, or Active Directory) via OIDC or SAML. You don't have to change how your employees log in, even if the infrastructure moves to IONOS.

Question 15

Is migration possible without long downtime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We set up real-time replication for databases and object storage. The final switch (Cutover) typically happens during a scheduled maintenance window (e.g., at night) and takes only a few minutes to switch DNS.

Question 16

Do I need a DevOps team to run this?

Accepted Answer

Not if you use our Managed Ops. Google Cloud manages the infrastructure for you, and so do we. OutaCloud takes care of updates, security, and monitoring. For your developers, the experience remains "cloud-like" (deploying via API/Git), while we handle the engine room.

Question 17

How long does a typical project take?

Accepted Answer

Most migrations from GCP to IONOS take 4 to 8 weeks. This includes the architecture phase, building the parallel environment, data synchronization, and validation testing before the final switch.

Question 18

How do I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

We need a list of your current GCP Resources (VM types, Cloud SQL specs, GCS usage). We map these to an optimized IONOS Dedicated Server architecture and provide a transparent monthly fixed price.

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