The following instructions are for in-place upgrades + migrations of Jira on the same server (typically when upgrading version of Jira). See Migration to another server instructions for migrations to another server.
GitServer ➜ GitServer
Do note that the steps outlined in this section are also applicable to Jira Data Center instances.
Migration within the same server when Jira HOME path is unchanged
Before you upgrade/migrate
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We recommend Jira admins to upgrade to the latest version of Git Integration app from the Atlassian Marketplace.
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Run the instance for some time (a few days) and once the testing is stable – then do the migration.
Upgrade/migrate
Please follow the standard instructions from Atlassian for upgrading on the same server (select your Jira version).
No extra steps are required.
After you migrate
Verify that configured integrations and repositories in the Manage Git repositories screen are correct and indexed properly.
Migration within the same server when Jira HOME path is changed (Classic)
Easy for migration.
Cons:
- You will have to set up all your repository settings again (including mapping to projects and repository watchers.
- Users are required to re-setup their PATs after upgrade/migration.
- Afterwards, do a full reindexing for all your repositories.
Before you migrate
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We recommend Jira admins to upgrade to the latest version of Git Integration app from the Atlassian Marketplace.
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Run it for some time (a few days) and once the testing is stable – then do the migration.
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Use the Git Integration Bulk Change export to backup the integration settings and extract/save credentials for repositories.
Upgrade/migrate
Please follow the standard instructions from Atlassian for upgrading on the same server (select your Jira version).
No extra steps are required.
After you migrate
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With Git Integration for Jira app, remove all repositories in Manage Git repositories.
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Remove all repositories data from the
/data/git-plugin/folder in the new Jira home directory (i.e. remove all folders which have the next format:'<repositoryID>_<repositoryName>') -
Reconnect to all integrations/repositories using new or existing credentials. Your stored SSH keys will stil be migrated automatically.
Migration within the same server when Jira HOME path is changed (Recommended)
- Repository settings and user’s PATs are preserved.
- Reconnection of all integrations is not required.
- No extra steps after bulk import post-migration
Cons:
- You will have to change internal configuration files for the GitServer plugin. This should be done with extreme care.
Before you migrate
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We recommend Jira admins to upgrade to the latest version of Git Integration app from the Atlassian Marketplace.
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Run it for some time (a few days) and once the testing is stable – then do the migration.
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Use the Git Integration Bulk Change export to backup the integration settings.
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Open the backup file with your favorite text editor and replace all occurrences of the old Jira home path with the new Jira home path.
Upgrade/migrate
Please follow the standard instructions from Atlassian for upgrading on the same server (select your Jira version).
No extra steps are required.
After you migrate
Use Git Integration for Jira app: Bulk import to load the updated backup file with the new Jira home path. This should reconnect all existing integration repositories as it was before the backup.
GitServer ➜ GitDataCenter
If you are thinking of migrating your server installtion to Data Center, read the guidelines below to help you get up and running.
Before you migrate
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We recommend Jira admins to upgrade to the latest version of Git Integration app from the Atlassian Marketplace.
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Run it for some time (a few days) and once the testing is stable – then do the migration.
Migration
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Migrate from Server to Data Center – If you currently have apps installed on your server installation, you’ll also need to upgrade your apps to the Data Center version.
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Atlassian Data Center migration plan – Gives some guidance on overall process, organizational preparedness, estimated time frames, and app compatibility.
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Atlassian Data Center migration checklist – Provides useful tests and checks to perform throughout the moving process.
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Getting started with Atlassian Data Center – Migration is done? Read this to learn how to setup and configure Jira Data Center.
After you migrate
Atlassian suggests using the applicable database backup tools in general BUT for migrations – Atlassian recommends using the Jira XML backup (helps when migrating to new OS / database / version of Jira)
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