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.
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.
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.
Dedicated migration strategy
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.
See more:
Jira CloudData CenterCloud version of Jira vs Server version of JiraHow 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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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: 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:
- 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
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?
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.
