This topic describes how to migrate cloud servers from an on-premises OpenStack data center to an Alibaba Cloud Dedicated Host (DDH). This process ensures a smooth cloud migration for your services and significantly reduces costs.
Solutions
Migrating cloud servers from OpenStack to a DDH.
Using a DDH to build a cloud environment.
Deployment architecture
Products used
Dedicated Host (DDH)
A Dedicated Host (DDH) is a solution customized and optimized by Alibaba Cloud for enterprise users. It provides dedicated physical resources, flexible deployment options, diverse configurations, and high cost-effectiveness.
For more information, see What is a Dedicated Host (DDH)?.
Server Migration Center (SMC)
Server Migration Center (SMC) is a migration platform developed by Alibaba Cloud. You can use SMC to migrate one or more migration sources to Alibaba Cloud. Migration sources include servers in data centers, virtual machines (VMs), hosts on other cloud platforms, and other types of servers.
For more information, see What is Server Migration Center?.
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) lets you build an isolated network environment on Alibaba Cloud. You can customize the IP address range, CIDR blocks, route tables, and gateways. You can also connect a VPC to an on-premises data center through a leased line, VPN, or GRE to build a hybrid cloud.
For more information, see What is VPC?.
Object Storage Service (OSS)
Object Storage Service (OSS) is a massive, secure, cost-effective, and highly reliable cloud storage service provided by Alibaba Cloud. It is designed to provide at least 99.9999999999% data durability and 99.995% service availability for business continuity.
For more information, see What is OSS?.
Procedure
For detailed instructions on how to migrate OpenStack to a DDH, see Best Practices.
More best practices
For more Alibaba Cloud best practices, see Alibaba Cloud Best Practices.