Quick reference on moving from Jira server to Jira cloud

Prework

Before you start, consider the following:

• Understand the feature differences between the connector for Jira Server and Jira Cloud. 

• You will use the Early Access Program (EAP) version of the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA) to migrate the Jira Server app data.

• Allocate time for a test migration to understand the steps required to migrate data and to complete reconfiguration.

• Please ensure a complete review of the following

  • Atlassian Migration Preparation

  • Atlassian Server to Cloud migration guide

  • Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA) guide

Migration guide

At the end of this guide, you will have:

• Completed a review of pre-requisites.

• Completed at least one round of navigating to the Migration Hub and click Get Started at least once.

• Run the JCMA.

Step 1 - Plan out your migration (CFSJ)

General overview:

• You have completed all necessary prerequisites.

• You have set aside a maintenance window for your server instance as best practice.

• Understand and set aside a specific timeline to conclude all your steps based on the steps you have run.

Step 2 - Prepare your Jira Server migration data (CFSJ)

General overview:

• Run the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA) to choose the projects and other data that you want to migrate.

Step 3 - Import data and settings into the Jira Cloud site (CFSJ)

General overview:

• Start the core migration steps by navigating to the Migration Hub and then starting the Connector migration.

• Test a new project issue connection to Salesforce and also try to create a new issue on any existing project.

Next Steps 

• Step 1 - Plan out your migration (CFSJ)

To return to the migration hub, click here.