Migrate/upgrade jira v7.3.2 to v8.1.0

[Andre van Rossem]

Dear all,

Currently i have a local jira instance (on premisses)  server which has version v7.3.2 #73013

I have a new server available on which i would like to install jira v8.1.0. This server will be the new jira server for our company. 

So, i need to 'export' from v7.3.2 and import it in to the new 8.1.0 jira evironment. 

Is there any manual/procedure that describes how to 'migrate' the old version to the new version?

Thanks ,

Andre

[Petr Vaníček]

Hi,

look at those articles - It could be enough for succesful upgrade

Jira 8.1 upgrade notes - https://confluence.atlassian.com/jirasoftware/jira-software-8-1-x-upgrade-notes-967884128.html

Also carefully read supported platforms and configuration for DBMS - https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/supported-platforms-938846830.html

And finally how to upgrade - https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/upgrading-jira-applications-938846936.html

I hope it help

[Petr Vaníček]

Maybe also this one - https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjira/preparing-for-jira-8-0-955171967.html

[Andre van Rossem]

Thanks Petr for the information provided. I do not see that Ms SQLserver 2019 is supported, but i will give it a try :-) 

I actually do not want to upgrade. I want to move the jira to a new jira 8 environment. What I want to do is:

install jira 8 in new environment

export ad import jira database to new environment (sql server 2019) 

Link new jira version with database. Then jira will automatically 'upgrade' the DB.

Is this correct?

[Petr Vaníček]

Almost yes, but don't forgot attachments.

Or what I can recommend is copy install and data dir from old server to new one and upgrade this instance.

[Andre van Rossem]

good tip!! Will do that!