Data migration FAQ

How do I migrate snapshot data from Account A to Account B?

Snapshots cannot be migrated. Instead, share snapshots from Account A with Account B.

How do I transfer data from the system disk of a Linux instance?

If your Linux ECS instance has no data disk and the system disk is nearly full, purchase and attach a data disk. Then, use the mv command to transfer data from the system disk to the new data disk.

How do I copy data between ECS instances?

Choose a method based on the operating system:

• Copy data between Linux instances

  • Using lrzsz

    Install lrzsz, then run rz to upload or sz to download files.

    Alternatively, use sz to download a file to your local computer, then rz to upload it to another instance.

  • Using FTP

    Use an SFTP tool to log on with the root account and transfer files.

  • Using the wget command

    Compress the file or folder, place it in a web directory, and run wget on the other instance to download it.

  • Using SCP

    Use SCP with the SSH account and password of the source instance to copy data. See the Linux scp command documentation.

• Copy data between Linux and Windows instances

  Use SFTP to download data from the Linux instance to your local computer, then FTP to upload it to the Windows instance.

• Copy data between Windows instances

  • Using FTP

    See Set up an FTP site on Windows.

  • Log on to TradeManager on both instances to transfer data.