Two different jira systems

Question

Hello,

we need a second jira database or system for testing purposes. Is there a way to switch the databases with one installation or do we need two parallel installed systems? Is it possible to install two versions on one server?

Do we need another full license for the test system?

Thanks,

Molitor

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

Yes, but the best option is to

* Install Jira 1
* Change the port for Jira 1
* Install Jira 2

The installers will let you locate the two installations in different places - make sure you specify four totally separate directories (e.g. /opt/jiar-install-1, /opt/jira-data-1, /opt/jira-install-2, /opt/jira-data-2).  But they won't ask you about relocating the port.

Achim Molitor · Answer

Hello to all,

ok, thanks for the answer. But there's one question left. Is it possible to install two jira versions on one server with the "bin" install routine?

Thanks,

Molitor

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

No, you need two separate systems.

You could do some clever switching if you're only going to be running one at a time, but I wouldn't bother - two installs is far easier.

You can replicate the production database and home files to the test system, and no, no new licence - you get a "development licence" with a commercial licence, which can be used for development, testing, failover etc.