JSM Assets Cloud Migration: Avoid Mistakes with This Pre-Migration Checklist

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 Moving to Atlassian Cloud isn’t just about convenience — it’s a strategic leap aligned with Atlassian’s future vision. With their cloud-first strategy, Atlassian is continuously investing in faster innovation, smarter automation, and most importantly — enterprise-grade security.

But to benefit fully, you’ve got to get the JSM Assets migration right. Below is your 6-point checklist for ensuring a clean, compliant, and controlled transition.

🚀 Why Atlassian’s Cloud-First Strategy Matters

• Future-proof your workflows: Atlassian is focusing most new features and updates on Cloud products — that means staying on Data Center slow your access to innovation.

• Scale smarter: With automatic scaling and flexible infrastructure, Cloud lets teams grow without manual reconfiguration.

• Security at scale: Atlassian Cloud meets top compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.) and offers continuous updates, so you stay protected without lifting a finger.

💡 Cloud isn’t just the next step — it’s the new standard. Migrating now means aligning with Atlassian’s roadmap and your own long-term success.

• Built-in AI & Smart Automation: With the launch of Rovo and Atlassian Intelligence, Cloud users gain access to a powerful suite of AI tools that boost productivity across teams. From natural language search across Jira and Confluence to AI-assisted ticket handling and smart summaries, these features automate repetitive tasks, surface insights faster, and help decision-makers act with confidence.

💡 These AI-powered capabilities are exclusive to Cloud — and they’re evolving rapidly.

✅ Your Must-Do JSM Assets Migration Checklist

1. Check Attribution Compatibility Between DC & Cloud

Cloud character limits and formats differ. Ensure your asset attributions are clean, concise, and migration-ready.

2. Don’t Migrate Junk

Audit before you migrate. Leave behind outdated assets, unused attributions, and irrelevant metadata to avoid clutter and cost in the Cloud.

3. Start with a Sandbox Migration

Validate your setup risk-free. A sandbox environment helps you spot issues early and fine-tune your final migration.

4. Review Usernames for GDPR Compliance

Personal data is sensitive. Ensure user fields comply with GDPR and align with Cloud’s identity structure.

5. Check App Compatibility

Are your Assets and Marketplace apps supported on Cloud? Don’t assume — verify. If they’re not available, find alternatives before migrating.

  💡🙌🏻 Pro Tip: Planning to back up your Assets attachments after migrating to Cloud?
Make sure you’ve installed the “Assets Attachments Backup & Migration” app to keep everything secure and intact.🔐 Cloud = Stronger Security, by Default

☁️🔁 With Atlassian Cloud, you benefit from:

• Continuous vulnerability monitoring

• Built-in disaster recovery

• Centralised access management (SSO, MFA, etc.)

• Automatic patching and security updates

You’re not just outsourcing hosting — you’re outsourcing risk to a partner who’s built for it.

What’s your “must-have” metric for calling a migration successful—zero downtime, user adoption, cost savings, or something else? 👀 Comment down below!