Cloud Migration Guide - Revision history

Sia at 09:52, 28 May 2026

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	\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''⚠️ IMPORTANT SHUTDOWN NOTICE:'''		\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''⚠️ IMPORTANT SHUTDOWN NOTICE:'''
	The Gen2 infrastructure will be permanently shut down in '''September 2026''' (refer to the [https://bwcloud-os.de/ '''bwCloud-OS website'''] for the exact date). All projects and data that have not been migrated by this date will be irrevocably deleted. To use Gen3, you must clarify and apply for your entitlements (which are subject to costs) in a timely manner.		The Gen2 infrastructure will be permanently shut down in '''September 2026''' (refer to the [https://bwcloud-os.de/ '''bwCloud-OS website'''] for the exact date). All projects and data that have not been migrated to Gen3 by this date will be irrevocably deleted. To use Gen3, you must clarify and apply for your entitlements (which are subject to costs) in a timely manner.
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Sia at 09:51, 28 May 2026

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	\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''⚠️ IMPORTANT SHUTDOWN NOTICE:'''		\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''⚠️ IMPORTANT SHUTDOWN NOTICE:'''
	The Gen2 infrastructure will be permanently shut down on '''September ~~15,~~ 2026'''. All projects and data that have not been migrated by this date will be irrevocably deleted. To use Gen3, you must clarify and apply for your entitlements (which are subject to costs) in a timely manner.		The Gen2 infrastructure will be permanently shut down in '''September 2026''' (refer to the [https://bwcloud-os.de/ '''bwCloud-OS website'''] for the exact date). All projects and data that have not been migrated by this date will be irrevocably deleted. To use Gen3, you must clarify and apply for your entitlements (which are subject to costs) in a timely manner.
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Sia at 09:42, 28 May 2026

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	\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''⚠️ IMPORTANT SHUTDOWN NOTICE:'''		\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''⚠️ IMPORTANT SHUTDOWN NOTICE:'''
	The Gen2 infrastructure will be permanently shut down on '''~~August 31~~, 2026'''. All projects and data that have not been migrated by this date will be irrevocably deleted. To use Gen3, you must clarify and apply for your entitlements (which are subject to costs) in a timely manner.		The Gen2 infrastructure will be permanently shut down on '''September 15, 2026'''. All projects and data that have not been migrated by this date will be irrevocably deleted. To use Gen3, you must clarify and apply for your entitlements (which are subject to costs) in a timely manner.
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Prerequisites

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	=== Prerequisites ===		=== Prerequisites ===
	* Access to both bwCloud-OS environments and		* Access to both bwCloud-OS environments and
	* Application Credentials, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#Application_Credentials\|here]]		* Application Credentials, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#Application_Credentials\|here]] and
	* OpenStack Client installed, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#OpenStack_Client\|here]]		* OpenStack Client installed, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#OpenStack_Client\|here]].

	=== Procedure ===		=== Procedure ===

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General Information

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	This guide explains how to migrate your resources from the old bwCloud-OS Gen2 environment to bwCloud-OS Gen3. Because the two environments are completely separated, there is no automatic migration path. You will need to manually export your resources from the old cloud, download them locally, and upload them to the new cloud. Please note that network settings and Security Groups cannot be copied and must be reconfigured manually in the new environment.		This guide explains how to migrate your resources from the old bwCloud-OS Gen2 environment to bwCloud-OS Gen3. Because the two environments are completely separated, there is no automatic migration path. You will need to manually export your resources from the old cloud, download them locally, and upload them to the new cloud. Please note that network settings and Security Groups cannot be copied and must be reconfigured manually in the new environment.

	=== Important Prerequisites: Entitlements and Quotas ===		== Important Prerequisites: Entitlements and Quotas ==
	The new bwCloud-OS Gen3 will become a paid infrastructure platform. Therefore, it is necessary for each participating university or institution to actively assign the corresponding entitlements to its users. You cannot simply transfer your old projects directly without this authorization.		The new bwCloud-OS Gen3 will become a paid infrastructure platform. Therefore, it is necessary for each participating university or institution to actively assign the corresponding entitlements to its users. You cannot simply transfer your old projects directly without this authorization.

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	\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''ℹ️ Note on Group Projects:''' Currently, there is no established process for complex group projects and their corresponding quota allocation. If you require resources for such a project, we kindly ask for a little more patience until the procedures are fully defined.		\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''ℹ️ Note on Group Projects:''' Currently, there is no established process for complex group projects and their corresponding quota allocation. If you require resources for such a project, we kindly ask for a little more patience until the procedures are fully defined.
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	=== Dashboard Login ===		== Dashboard Login ==
	* [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Old bwCloud-OS Gen2]		* [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Old bwCloud-OS Gen2]
	* [https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/auth/login/?next=/%20https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/ New bwCloud-OS Gen3]		* [https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/auth/login/?next=/%20https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/ New bwCloud-OS Gen3]
	=== Networks ===		== Networks ==
	The new infrastructure includes not only new networks but also new network-related features such as load balancers. You can find an overview [[Networks_Gen3\|here]].		The new infrastructure includes not only new networks but also new network-related features such as load balancers. You can find an overview [[Networks_Gen3\|here]].

Admin at 11:59, 20 May 2026

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	\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''ℹ️ Note on Group Projects:''' Currently, there is no established process for complex group projects and their corresponding quota allocation. If you require resources for such a project, we kindly ask for a little more patience until the procedures are fully defined.		\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''ℹ️ Note on Group Projects:''' Currently, there is no established process for complex group projects and their corresponding quota allocation. If you require resources for such a project, we kindly ask for a little more patience until the procedures are fully defined.
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	=== Dashboard Login ===		=== Dashboard Login ===
	* [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Old bwCloud-OS Gen2]		* [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Old bwCloud-OS Gen2]
	* [https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/auth/login/?next=/%20https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/ New bwCloud-OS Gen3]		* [https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/auth/login/?next=/%20https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/ New bwCloud-OS Gen3]


	=== Networks ===		=== Networks ===
	The new infrastructure includes not only new networks but also new network-related features such as load balancers. You can find an overview [[Networks_Gen3\|here]].		The new infrastructure includes not only new networks but also new network-related features such as load balancers. You can find an overview [[Networks_Gen3\|here]].
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	* Application Credentials, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#Application_Credentials\|here]]		* Application Credentials, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#Application_Credentials\|here]]
	* OpenStack Client installed, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#OpenStack_Client\|here]]		* OpenStack Client installed, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#OpenStack_Client\|here]]


	=== Procedure ===		=== Procedure ===

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	Details can be found [https://wiki.bwcloud-os.de/index.php/Guide:_Entitlement_%26_Eligibility here].		Details can be found [https://wiki.bwcloud-os.de/index.php/Guide:_Entitlement_%26_Eligibility here].

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			\| style="vertical-align:middle;" \| '''ℹ️ Note on Group Projects:''' Currently, there is no established process for complex group projects and their corresponding quota allocation. If you require resources for such a project, we kindly ask for a little more patience until the procedures are fully defined.
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	=== Dashboard Login ===		=== Dashboard Login ===

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Transferring Data and VMs

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	= Transferring Data and VMs=		= Transferring Data and VMs=

	There are basically two ways to transfer your data to the new bwCloud: The rsync method over the network and the snapshot method.		There are basically two ways to transfer your data to the new bwCloud-OS (Gen3): The rsync method over the network and the snapshot method.

	== Transferring Volumes ==		== Transferring Volumes ==

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Transferring

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	➡️ [[Guide:_Network_Configuration_by_Region\|Guide: Network Configuration by Region]]		➡️ [[Guide:_Network_Configuration_by_Region\|Guide: Network Configuration by Region]]

	= Transferring =		= Transferring Data and VMs=

			There are basically two ways to transfer your data to the new bwCloud: The rsync method over the network and the snapshot method.

	== Transferring Volumes ==		== Transferring Volumes ==
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	== Transferring VMs ==		== Transferring VMs ==

	==== Prerequisites ====		=== Prerequisites ===
	* Access to both bwCloud-OS environments and		* Access to both bwCloud-OS environments and
	* Application Credentials, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#Application_Credentials\|here]]		* Application Credentials, as described [[Programmatic_Access_and_Automation#Application_Credentials\|here]]
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	==== Procedure ====		=== Procedure ===

	When transferring a VM, you create a snapshot of its current state, download it, and use it as a base image in the new environment.		When transferring a VM, you create a snapshot of its current state, download it, and use it as a base image in the new environment.

Admin: /* General Information */

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General Information

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	This guide explains how to migrate your resources from the old bwCloud-OS Gen2 environment to bwCloud-OS Gen3. Because the two environments are completely separated, there is no automatic migration path. You will need to manually export your resources from the old cloud, download them locally, and upload them to the new cloud. Please note that network settings and Security Groups cannot be copied and must be reconfigured manually in the new environment.		This guide explains how to migrate your resources from the old bwCloud-OS Gen2 environment to bwCloud-OS Gen3. Because the two environments are completely separated, there is no automatic migration path. You will need to manually export your resources from the old cloud, download them locally, and upload them to the new cloud. Please note that network settings and Security Groups cannot be copied and must be reconfigured manually in the new environment.


	=== Important Prerequisites: Entitlements and Quotas ===		=== Important Prerequisites: Entitlements and Quotas ===
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	=== Dashboard Login ===		=== Dashboard Login ===

	* [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Old bwCloud-OS Gen2]		* [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Old bwCloud-OS Gen2]
	* [https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/auth/login/?next=/%20https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/ New bwCloud-OS Gen3]		* [https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/auth/login/?next=/%20https://portal.ul.bwcos.de/ New bwCloud-OS Gen3]
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	=== Networks ===		=== Networks ===

	The new infrastructure includes not only new networks but also new network-related features such as load balancers. You can find an overview [[Networks_Gen3\|here]].		The new infrastructure includes not only new networks but also new network-related features such as load balancers. You can find an overview [[Networks_Gen3\|here]].