how to create a test instance replicating our actual Jira?

[k_akhtar]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone would know the steps for creating a test environment in Jira that replicates your active database. this test instance would be a playground for prototype testing and should not affect the actual database in any way.

Thanks!

[Charlie Misonne · Accepted solution]

a test environment in Jira that replicates your active database

Maybe we have another definition of replication. But if you would replicate your active database how do you expect changes on the QA environments to be persisted?

Anyway: as you are on Jira Cloud the only way to have a test environment is by having a 2nd Jira instance doing an export/import of a backup. See this KB article for more information about restores.

[k_akhtar]

Hi, poor choice of words, I want to create a test instance separate from the actual database.

I have exported a backup and now I am creating a free development test instance which apparently is for the purpose of testing. 

after that, I will import the back up here.

does this seem to be the correct steps?

Thank you for your prompt response!

[Charlie Misonne]

Yes that should be the way to do it.

Are you on Jira Cloud or Server? Because there are no free Jira Cloud development instances as far as I know.

[k_akhtar]

jira cloud. i used this link - https://www.atlassian.com/ondemand/signup/form?product=confluence.ondemand,jira-software.ondemand,jira-servicedesk.ondemand,jira-core.ondemand&developer=true&_ga=2.148597367.1341161233.1569315800-2079058579.1569315800

Thanks

[Charlie Misonne]

oh ok! I was not aware of that :)

[Filiberto Selvas]

Hello @k_akhtar I am a product manager in Atlassian.  Would you be willing to have a phone conversation about your requirements for test environments?   If you are please send me an email at: Fselvas at Atlassian dot Com to coordinate a time and day that is convenient for you.  Thank you in advance