Migrating a WooCommerce website from Google Cloud to Azure involves several steps to
ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a detailed guide:
1. Preparation
1. Backup Your Website:
o Use a plugin like UpdraftPlus or manually back up your website files and
database.
o Store backups in a secure location.
2. Create an Azure Account:
o If you don’t have one, create an Azure account and set up a subscription.
3. Set Up Azure Resources:
o Azure App Service: For hosting the website.
o Azure Database for MySQL: For the database.
o Azure Storage: For media files and backups.
o Azure DNS: For domain management.
2. Export Data from Google Cloud
1. Export Database:
o Use phpMyAdmin or a similar tool to export your MySQL database as a .sql
file.
2. Download Website Files:
o Download all the website files (WordPress core, themes, plugins, uploads)
from your Google Cloud server using SFTP or a file manager.
3. Set Up Azure Environment
1. Deploy Azure App Service:
o Create a new Web App in Azure App Service.
o Choose the runtime stack (PHP) that matches your current setup.
2. Configure Azure Database for MySQL:
o Create a new MySQL database in Azure.
o Note the database name, username, password, and host.
3. Upload Website Files to Azure:
o Use Azure App Service's FTP or deploy using a Git repository to upload your
website files to the new Web App.
4. Import Data to Azure
1. Import Database:
o Use tools like phpMyAdmin or Azure Database Migration Service to import
the .sql file into the new MySQL database.
2. Update wp-config.php:
o Modify the wp-config.php file to point to the new MySQL database in
Azure:
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define('DB_NAME', 'your_db_name');
define('DB_USER', 'your_db_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_db_password');
define('DB_HOST', 'your_db_host');
5. DNS and Domain Configuration
1. Update DNS Records:
o If using Azure DNS, update your domain's DNS records to point to the new
Azure App Service.
o If using a third-party DNS provider, update the A record to point to the Azure
App Service IP address.
2. SSL Certificate:
o Configure an SSL certificate for your website in Azure. You can use Azure's
App Service Managed Certificate or import your own.
6. Testing and Finalization
1. Testing:
o Test the website on the new Azure setup to ensure everything works as
expected.
o Check functionalities, plugins, themes, and WooCommerce settings.
2. Fix Issues:
o Resolve any issues encountered during testing.
3. Go Live:
o Once testing is complete and everything is functioning properly, you can make
the final DNS switch if not done already to point your domain to the new
Azure environment.
4. Monitor and Optimize:
o Monitor the performance of the website on Azure.
o Optimize configurations as needed for better performance and scalability.
7. Post-Migration Tasks
1. Update Any Hardcoded URLs:
o Check for and update any hardcoded URLs in your database or files from the
old domain to the new one if applicable.
2. Reconfigure Plugins:
o Ensure all plugins, especially caching and security plugins, are configured
correctly for the new environment.
By following these steps, you can successfully migrate your WooCommerce website from
Google Cloud to Azure.
