Tag: Jira Data Center

Before We Migrate: Understanding the Impacts of Jira Cloud Migration Assistant

Most Jira migrations don’t go sideways because the tool fails.

They go sideways because expectations were wrong.

There’s a persistent assumption that the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant simply copies your instance from Data Center into Cloud. Same structure. Same behavior. Different hosting model.

But that’s not what happens.

JCMA translates. And translation always involves interpretation.

Workflows may look similar but behave differently. Permissions may map correctly but feel different to users. Fields may exist but show up in unexpected contexts. None of that means the migration failed — it means the environments aren’t mirrors.

In this week’s article, I break down what the migration assistant actually does, what it absolutely does not do, and why your first migration run should be treated as a diagnostic exercise — not a finish line.

If you’re planning a move to Cloud, understanding this distinction changes everything.

The Road Ahead: Why Data Center Migration to Cloud Matters (and What to Expect)

Doing nothing isn’t an option anymore.

Jira Data Center has a real end date, and ignoring it doesn’t make the work go away — it just pushes the pain further down the road.

This article is about what this moment really means for Jira admins, why “lift and shift” thinking falls apart fast, and how to start planning without overreacting.

If you own Jira, this is a conversation worth having now, not in 2028.

So Long, Data Center

Atlassian is ending Data Center, with full shutdown in Mar 2029, and many customers face more than a few hurdles before then. While Cloud offers growth and new features, the transition will be tough for admins and partners, even as migration demand brings fresh opportunities.

Atlassian Increasing DC prices…again.

Atlassian DC prices are going up. It’s not news at this point. It was even leaked on Reddit late last year (and the post has since been deleted). It seems Atlassian is at least listening, as they are trying to head off some of my old arguments ahead of time in their FAQ. Join us as we discuss what you need to know about this announcement!
What do you guys think? Will these price increases make DC too expensive for even more customers? Please let me know! #AtlassianCreator