How to clone/sync the Jira prod Data to Dev Instance

Question

Hi Everyone,

How do we copy the same data from Prod Jira to Dev instance. As we need to need to upgrade so will need to do in Dev instance initially. Please note both Jira Versions we are using are different Prod (7.3.1) and Dev (8.2.2 ).

Also provide the upgrade steps and whcih version is suitable to upgrade from 7.3.1 to new version ?

Your inputs would be much appreciated!

Roja Gurram_ey6522 · Answer

Nic,

Ok, once we click on Backup and restore it will ask the upload file which one do we need to give it here please . Is this the Support zip file do we need to upload ?

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

* Admin -> Backup and restore on both ends
* Yes

Roja Gurram_ey6522 · Answer

Thanks again Nic.

1) Export production to XML and import it on development - Is this the first option ?Where do i find these please ? Could you please provide the screenshots how to get it?

2) Stop dev, copy the database from production and drop it into development, restart and re-index Jira - Is this the second one ?

Please suggest me ?