_Migration to Jira Data Center or Jira Cloud

_Atlassian migrations

Jira is one of the most popular project management and ticket tracking tools, widely used in many industries around the world. It is also the best-known of Atlassian's products. The company offers it in two versions: Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center.

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Grafika przedstawiająca otwarte dłonie osoby, symbolizujące obsługę i zarządzanie wirtualną chmurą z połączonymi ikonami technologii, takich jak serwery, smartfony i dane. Tło obrazuje sieć, nawiązując do funkcji chmury Jira Cloud
Grafika przedstawiająca dłoń trzymającą smartfon z ikoną chmury na ekranie. W tle widoczne są cyfrowe wykresy, dane i statystyki, co nawiązuje do zarządzania danymi w chmurze, odnosząc się do funkcji Jira Cloud.

Jira Cloud:

A solution hosted by Atlassian that offers flexibility, ease of scaling, and access to the latest features without requiring the company to manage the infrastructure.

Jira Data Center:

A version that provides greater control over data and infrastructure, ideal for large organizations that need highly customized configuration and security.

As of February 15, 2022, Atlassian has changed the licensing rules for its Server version solutions. These products are no longer expandable, nor can the number of users be changed. Companies using their own servers must choose: migration to Jira Cloud or the Data Center version of Jira. The choice depends on the individual needs of each company and requires detailed analysis.

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We view the expiration of support for server licenses as an opportunity for growth and change, allowing companies to operate in a more modern way and gain more efficient work environments that will continue to evolve.

Preparing for migration requires a sensible approach and time to consider all options. In this situation, we must take into account, among other things, price predictions and the development of applications for the Cloud version. I encourage you to contact me and calmly prepare your company for the entire process with the support of TT PSC specialists

Piotr Tokarski

Piotr Tokarski

Practice Area Director

Transition Technologies PSC

_Dedicated migration strategy

Grafika przedstawiająca dłoń trzymającą smartfon z ikoną chmury na ekranie. W tle widoczne są cyfrowe wykresy, dane i statystyki, co nawiązuje do zarządzania danymi w chmurze, odnosząc się do funkcji Jira Cloud.

The migration plan and schedule require analysis of many aspects related to the current instance.

We offer the support of analysts, administrators, developers, and consultants to comprehensively handle activities such as planning, preparation and implementation of changes. Our goal is to provide customers with a trouble-free IT environment built on Atlassian solutions.

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Jira Cloud Data Center Cloud version of Jira vs Server version of Jira

_How do we create a strategy?

Customer instance analysis

  • Evaluation of Atlassian licenses and add-ons held
  • Number of users
  • Implemented processes and their number
  • Instance customizations

Choice of development path: Data Center or Atlassian Cloud

  • Analyze the benefits of migrating to Jira Cloud or Jira Data Center solution
  • Estimate the cost of the migration process, new licenses, and maintenance
  • Present the pros and cons of both solutions in relation to the customer's case
  • Presentation of migration-related activities

Setting an Action Plan

  • Migration schedule, action plan - the time of migration and the order of activities depend on the information previously collected

Implementation - expert teams

  • Step-by-step implementation of activities in cooperation between the client and TT PSC experts: analysts, administrators, development team and business solutions consultants

Further development of infrastructure

  • Ongoing collaboration and development of instances according to customer needs (including but not limited to tool integration, Atlassian user management, dependency management, and overall Jira instance management)

_Atlassian product migration guide

Migration of a system that supports business processes is associated with stress - customers fear work stoppages, loss of important information, and errors that prevent optimal functioning of the company. Conducting the migration by certified TT PSC experts minimizes the risk.
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Instance check

Verification of system versions and extensions; possible updates.

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Backup and import to test version

Create a backup of the configuration and existing data, transfer the data to the test version.

3

Tests

Validate the application; correct any errors, test workflows, automation, and all configured events.

4

Migration - moving to production version

Implement tested settings in the production version. Once it is done, the company can function in an environment moved to the model of its choice (migration to Jira Data Center, migration to Jira Server, or migration to Jira Cloud).

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Support

Post-migration support and a full range of IT support. After the migration, we always offer several hours of support to provide the customer with immediate action in case of any unforeseen situations and the comfort of being able to quickly contact specialists. We also provide full-scale IT support and constant vigilance over the correct operation of the infrastructure, if the customer needs it.

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Training

Training for administrators and end users, usually involving extensive migration processes combined with the implementation of new extensions, such as from a Cloud solution to a Data Center model.

_Want to speed up your migration preparations?

Complete the pre-migration form. During the meeting, we will address specific information and develop an action plan faster

_Types of migration

There are several types of migrations, which can be divided into full and partial, depending on the needs and requirements of the company.

Full migrations

Jira Cloud to Jira Data Center

Migration from Jira Cloud to server-based (the Data Center model is a clustered server environment, for more on this topic: Jira Data Center - what is it and why should you invest in this solution?) is often the result of an organization's growing needs. The cloud has some limitations in terms of extensibility and expandability, which can lead to the decision to move to a more flexible server environment in the Data Center model.

The most common reasons for such migration are:

  • The desire to have more control over the data, without giving it to third parties
  • Investment in own machinery and infrastructure
  • Need to meet expanded expectations of company processes

TT PSC Atlassian's expert work in this area includes:

  • Moving projects unique to the Cloud version to the Data Center model
  • Verifying the availability of your Data Center version of Jira Cloud add-ons and recommending replacements
  • Preparing and testing a backup in a server environment
  • Moving existing data and all configurations to the target cluster instance, Jira Data Center

Server/Data Center to Cloud

Migrating to the Atlassian Cloud from the Jira server version or Data Center is the choice for companies that do not want to maintain their own infrastructure and are looking for lower upfront costs for hosting Atlassian systems. Key aspects of this migration include:

  • Ensuring all add-ons you use are available in the cloud version
  • Preparing the user base by replacing usernames with their email addresses
  • Testing and implementing the backup according to the manufacturer's documentation

Server/Data Center to Data Center

Migration between servers may be due to the need to change hosting providers, move instances to their own machines, or change the operating system. TT PSC Atlassian experts take care of:

  • Preparing a copy of the instance and the new host machine
  • Installing all add-ons according to the previous instance
  • Uploading copies to new servers with appropriate application configuration

Partial migrations

Partial migrations involve moving selected projects and/or existing data to another environment. For example, a company may have a Jira Cloud instance and a Data Center version running simultaneously, and the organization wants to implement solutions from one version to the other. TT PSC Atlassian's expert work in this area includes:

  • Manually configuring projects on a new Jira instance
  • Transferring jobs using CSV files
  • Using migration tools or REST APIs to move data that cannot be moved via CSV

_Why choose TT PSC if you are looking for migration support?

Certificates

Knowledge of Atlassian products

Experience

More than 10 years working with Atlassian systems

Comprehensiveness

A full range of Atlassian infrastructure services

Quick Response

We provide quick contact with customers

A Wide Range of Services

From implementations, to licenses, to dedicated applications, hosting, security audits, training, and technical support

_Trust our experience and professionalism

Contact us - together we will do a comparison of Cloud and Data Center in relation to your needs and make the migration path free of pitfalls.

_We offer a full spectrum of services

  • Deployments

    Deployments

    Deployments are not just about installation! For us, it means taking full care of introducing your company to the Atlassian or BMC environment. Tell us what you need and we'll take care of the rest.

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  • Licenses

    Licenses

    We sell licenses for all Atlassian, BMC brand tools and all add-ons from Atlassian Marketplace. We provide favorable terms, fast delivery, and attractive discounts.

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  • Dedicated applications

    Dedicated applications

    We develop proprietary applications for our clients. If there is no suitable tool on the market, we will create it.

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  • Hosting Atlassian and BMC tools

    Hosting Atlassian and BMC tools

    Maintain the software in the cloud, on the server or migrate Jira Data Center. With us, you can choose any option - we will advise you on the most optimal one

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  • Security audit

    Security audit

    We will check the security of your company's IT environment. You can count on a team of qualified specialists, a report with recommendations and additional services related to their implementation.

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