ProductGo Now Supports Migrating from Data Center to Cloud Using JCMA

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Atlassian has been evolving its product deployment strategies over the past few years, moving away from traditional on-premises solutions towards more flexible cloud-based platforms. This transition impacts how businesses manage their software development and project management tools.

DevSamurai’s First Step to Cloud Migration

DevSamurai has been a long-standing partner in the Atlassian ecosystem, providing innovative solutions that enhance project management capabilities. With ProductGo, we’re taking a significant leap forward in supporting seamless cloud migration for our customers.

ProductGo: Bridging On-Premises and Cloud Environments

As one of the first DevSamurai apps on the Atlassian Marketplace to offer comprehensive Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA) support, ProductGo demonstrates our commitment to helping teams transition smoothly. We understand that migration can be complex, which is why we’ve developed a detailed approach to ensure minimal disruption to your workflow.

What Will Be Migrated

Our migration support covers critical project management components:

• Story Mapping Board includes the following elements: Goals, Steps, Tasks, Issues, Releases, Comments, and Quick Filters.
• Roadmap includes Milestones, Release dates, and Timelines for Goals, Steps, and Tasks.
• Portfolio board comprises Goals, Swimlanes, Stories, Quick filters, and Board settings.
• Persona includes a list of project-specific and global personas.
• Project and user configurations.

For more information about ProductGo’s migration data, please access here: Server to Cloud Migration Using JCMA.

Simplifying Cloud Migration: Key Steps

Migrating from Jira Data Center to Cloud involves a structured process. Here’s a detailed walkthrough using the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA):

Pre-Migration Preparation

Before beginning your migration, prepare your environment by ensuring you have the latest version of ProductGo installed on your Cloud site. Take time to audit your existing apps and assess their compatibility with the cloud platform.

Migration Steps

Step 1: Connect to Cloud

Start by connecting your cloud instance. If you don’t have an existing Cloud site, you can quickly set up a trial. 

This step links your current infrastructure with the new cloud environment, establishing the foundation for migration.

Step 2: Choose Migration Scope

Carefully choose what you want to migrate. This includes deciding on Advanced Roadmaps plans, selecting specific or all projects, choosing dashboards and boards, and determining which users and groups will transfer. 

The goal is to create a precise migration strategy tailored to your organization’s needs.

Step 3: Pre-Migration Checks

The Cloud Migration Assistant conducts comprehensive checks across multiple domains. It examines system configurations, validates user groups, prepares data for transfer, and assesses app compatibility.

This crucial step identifies potential issues before they can disrupt your migration.

Step 4: Review Migration Details

Meticulously review all migration settings and configurations. The assistant will highlight any errors or warnings that require attention. 

You have the flexibility to save your migration plan for later or proceed immediately with the transfer.

Step 5: Manage and Monitor

Once initiated, track your migration through the dedicated dashboard. The system provides real-time updates on migration status, allowing you to monitor progress and ensure a successful transfer.

Important Considerations

A few key guidelines will help ensure a smooth migration:

• Avoid making any data changes during the migration process
• Verify that time zone settings are consistent across both instances
• Re-index your Jira server before migration to optimize performance
• Always perform an initial test in a staging environment

With Atlassian’s Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA), ProductGo ensures that all critical data – portfolio boards, user story maps, personas, and project configurations – are successfully transferred to the Atlassian Cloud. Our integration automatically maps and validates your data to maintain functionality and ensure that you can proceed with your app usage immediately. 

Final Words

Migrating from Jira Data Center to Cloud is more than a technical transition—it’s an opportunity to transform how your team works. DevSamurai’s ProductGo provides the tools and support to make this journey smooth and strategic.