Migrating from AWS to bare metal: A step-by-step guide
Migrating from AWS to VPS hosting or dedicated servers: step-by-step guide to leave cloud without downtime or data loss.
Moving off AWS (or another cloud) to a VPS or bare metal host is doable. The key is planning and a clear cutover.
Map your footprint
List every service: EC2, RDS, S3, load balancers, DNS. Decide what moves to your new server(s) and what you’ll replace (e.g. RDS → PostgreSQL on VPS, S3 → local storage or another object store). Document dependencies and env vars.
Replicate and test
Set up your new box with the same OS and app stack. Sync data (DB dumps, file sync, or replication). Run tests on the new server with a copy of production data. Fix config and permissions before cutover.
Cutover
Schedule a maintenance window. Final sync, stop writes on the old side, switch DNS or load balancer to the new host. Verify apps and cron, then decommission AWS resources. Many teams cut over to Oneraap this way and keep control and cost predictable.