Atlassian Data Center End of Life
As part of their Cloud strategy, Atlassian has officially announced the End of Life for Jira Data Center with the lights set to go out on March 28, 2029.
At HeroCoders we’ve always been a cloud-first company. Our apps – Clockwork for Jira (time and cost tracking), Checklists for Jira (task management and automation), and Portfolio by HeroCoders (PPM with capacity planning) – are built to scale, Cloud Fortified and trusted by companies worldwide to simplify complex processes.
While we feel at home in the cloud, we understand that you may not. Some regions and industries have stricter security requirements. We want to address your cloud security concerns, share some tips and resources related to cloud migration, and provide the specifics for migrating your checklists.
Jira Cloud Security
If you haven’t migrated to Jira Cloud yet, we’re guessing that you’re reluctant to give up the control, and especially the control over security, that you have on-prem. Rest assured that Atlassian has ingrained practices for protecting data and ensuring security. Additionally, Atlassian is requiring Marketplace app providers to move their apps to the Forge platform by the end of 2026. Forge apps run completely on Atlassian infrastructure thereby eliminating a potential source of risk.
HeroCoders on Forge
We recognize that converting to Forge expedites customer procurement and security approvals, as well as increase customer confidence. The transition to Forge is well underway at HeroCoders:
- Both the Standard and Advanced editions of Portfolio by HeroCoders are completely built on Forge and carry the Runs on Atlassian badge. This means that all of the app infrastructure, both computing and storage are hosted by Atlassian and that app data residency will mirror that of Jira.
- Checklists for Jira and Clockwork are in the process of converting to the Forge platform. As we progress through this transition, you may need to manually update the apps to ensure your team is using the latest version.
HeroCoders App Security
While the conversion to Forge will enhance Jira integration and simplify security, HeroCoders is already a name you can trust. We take extensive security measures, making our apps appropriate even for highly regulated sectors like government, banking and healthcare:
HeroCoders is SOC2- Type II compliant, employs a full-time Privacy Manager and receives ongoing GDPR compliance support from an external advisor.
Our Checklists, Clockwork and Portfolio apps are Cloud Fortified.
Checklists for Jira (Pro) is FedRAMP compliant
Checklists for Jira (Enterprise) supports data residency
Tips for Migrating to Jira Cloud
Go It Alone or Get Help
Once you’ve decided to migrate to cloud, you’ll need a strategy for executing the migration. One of the first things you’ll need to decide is whether or not to do it yourself or hire help. Depending on the size of your instance, your experience with migrations, and your risk tolerance it may make sense to hire a Solution Partner to guide you through the migration process.
There are several advantages to using a Solution Partner. While migration is likely to be a once in a blue moon occurrence for most organizations, Solution Partners literally perform migrations all of the time. They’ve learned what questions to ask, what preparations to make, and what things can go wrong. And along with the benefit of their experience, Solution Partners also have access to Atlassian support agents who specialize in migrations.
When searching for a Solution Partner, be prepared to provide basic information about what your migration will require:
- Atlassian on-prem products and versions you currently use
- Third-party Jira apps you use, and want to continue using once you’ve migrated
- The number of users in your instance
- Your target migration date
Check out our Partner Page for assistance locating a Solution Partner to walk you through your migration.
Resources for Migrating to Jira Cloud
If you’re going to perform the migration on your own, the good news is that there are a lot of resources to help you in your move from Server/Data Center to Jira Cloud. Here are a few key ones to know about:
- The Jira Cloud Migration Assistant – An Atlassian-created app to help with migrations from Server or Data Center to Cloud. Along with data migration, the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant includes checks and assessments so you can validate that data will successfully migrate.
- Atlassian’s Server to Cloud Migration Guide – Just what it sounds like, this guide is Atlassian’s documentation on how to plan, prepare for, and execute a migration to Jira cloud.
- The Ultimate Guide to Jira Migrations – Published by Appfire, and written by author, educator and Jira super-user, Rachel Wright, this 200+ page guide is both thorough and practical. Along with instructions, the book includes worksheets, assessments and checklists to help make sure you don’t miss any key steps along the way.
Migrating to Jira Cloud with Checklists
Speaking of checklists, we know you’ll want to take yours with you when you come to cloud, so we’ve provided instructions tailored to the on-prem add-on you’re coming from. (Also, please note that checklists in Cloud work differently than they do on-prem.)
Migrating from Checklist for Jira Data Center to Checklist for Jira Enterprise
We’ve got two pieces of good news if you’re migrating from Checklists for Jira Data Center to cloud. First, we recently released a new feature which allows you to designate a specific Global checklist you want to validate for completion. We know some of you were waiting for this feature and are pleased to be able to provide parity with the on-prem app.
Second, migration is easy using the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant. Follow the JCMA instructions here, and start using your checklists in Jira cloud.
Migrating from Smart Checklist for Jira (Server or Data Center)
Checklists for Jira includes a built-in importer to help you migrate. If you use Smart Checklist Data Center, you must first migrate to Smart Checklist for Jira Cloud. Then follow the instructions in Checklist for Jira documentation to bring your checklist items over to Checklists for Jira.
As a final step for any migration process, remember that change is hard. Be sure you’re providing training, support and reassurance as they adjust to the cloud environment.
