Jira Server/Data Center to Cloud migration

Owned by Jonathan Muse
Last updated: Dec 12, 2024 by Vanya Kiritzova
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This page explains the steps for manually migrating your SIL scripts from Jira Server/Data Center (Jira DC) to Jira Cloud.

While migrating scripts and settings from Jira Server/Data Center to Jira Cloud can be done manually, there are automation tools that can help with large script volumes. In such cases, we can provide assistance with the script migration process. See how to get help.

Prerеquisites

Your Power Scripts and SIL Engine version must be 5.8.0.0 or higher.

Procedure

  1. Export all scripts from your Jira Server or DC instance.

    1. Open the SIL Manager and right-click the silprograms folder.

    2. From the dropdown menu that opens, select Download.

      This screenshot shows the Download menu that opens after right-clicking on the silprograms folder in the SIL Manager.
      Download menu link

  2. Install Power Script for Jira Cloud on your target cloud instance.

  3. From the application server running Jira, create a zip file of the silprograms directory found in the Jira Home folder.

  4. In your Jira Cloud instance:

    1. Navigate to the Apps > Power Scripts > Self Help page.

    2. Select the Backup/Restore tab.

    3. Upload the zip file.

This screenshot shows the Self Help page open on the Backup-Restore tab where the Upload button is located.
The Upload/Replace button on the Self Help > Backup Restore tab

Your SIL scripts are now migrated to the new Jira Cloud instance.