Jira is a software tool that tracks issues and manages projects. Agile development teams have adopted the software developed by the Australian software company Atlassian to track bugs, stories, epics, and other tasks.

However, if you are preparing for a Server-to-Cloud (S2C) migration, you want to be aware of the time taken to complete the migration process.

This article will discuss various Jira products and how you can complete your Atlassian cloud migration to the platform. Please continue reading to learn more before making your move.

Types of Jira Products

As Jira increased in popularity and the agile development process became more prevalent among software businesses, Atlassian expanded the Jira platform to include services for many teams. Today, it offers the following internal products:

1. Jira Core

This is the fundamental project management tool for non-technical teams on the platform. Jira Core is used by departments like HR, marketing, finance, and operations for change requests, workflow approvals, and general task management.

2. Jira Software

This version is tailored to software development teams. Jira Software delivers all of Core’s features in addition to agile capabilities. Software teams utilize this program for bug tracking, essential software development tasks, and product management.

3. Jira Service Desk

This is an extension created for IT teams. Jira Service Desk is utilized by call center managers, helpdesk representatives, and other support workers for problem ticketing, incident management, and change management.

Which Software Can You Use to Migrate to Jira?

Cloud migration trial and cloud migration assistance for Jira and Confluence are the most crucial tools you can use to migrate to Jira. Learn about each and how to utilize them as a starting point for the cloud:

1. Cloud migration trial

A cloud migration trial is available for free-of-charge for the Server and Data Center. It matches your existing self-managed user tier and lasts for the life of your server maintenance or data center subscription (up to a year) (up to 20,000 users).

If your maintenance is nearing expiration or has ended, you are still eligible for a 2-month Cloud migration trial. With the trial, you can:

• Explore Standard and Premium Cloud features and functionality, and analyze the differences in cloud
• Develop a proof-of-concept to experience life in the cloud, and demonstrate it to your stakeholders
• Test your migration as much as you’d like, and when you’re ready, utilize the trial license as your production license

2. Cloud migration assistant

The Cloud Migration Assistants for Jira and Confluence are free applications that may be downloaded from the Marketplace or, depending on your version, may already be installed on your self-managed instances. The assistants aid you in evaluating and auditing your applications and cleaning up your data before migration. Depending on the mode of migration you select, the tools you use to move your data may vary.

• The Cloud Migration Assistant makes it simple for Confluence customers to transfer their spaces, users, and groups to the cloud. Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant provides more information on which data is moved
• You may move your data using the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant for Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Jira Core. Jira Cloud Migration Assistant provides extra information on the moved data
• For Bitbucket, you may move your code, users, and pull requests using the Bitbucket Cloud Migration Assistant

Factors to Consider When Migrating to Jira

Before you start moving to the cloud, there are a few questions you should ask yourself to get a general idea of your migration needs:

• What are your short- and long-term objectives for the relocation?
• What is your schedule?
• How much is your budget?
• How much time can your team and you devote to migration? Who will participate?
• Which products do you intend to move, and what is the size of your organization?
• What are your privacy, legal, and compliance requirements?
• What are your team’s essential Marketplace app requirements?

It’s good to have a general idea of how long migrations can take so you can plan your time and resources accordingly. Migration schedules can vary depending on your migration’s complexity, your migration strategy, and how much money and time you put into the project.

Here’s a general breakdown of the average migration duration:

• Up to 1,000 users – 3 months
• 1,500 users – 6 months
• 5,000 or more users – 9 months +