How to Migrate from Atlassian Data Center to Atlassian 
Cloud in 9 Steps

Many organizations choose to transition from Atlassian Data Center to Cloud for various reasons, such as executive directives for cloud migration or the need for scalability and consolidation following mergers and acquisitions. Atlassian Cloud offers advantages like increased flexibility, user-friendliness, and a more manageable total cost of ownership. 

This whitepaper will address the challenges and considerations involved in migrating to Atlassian Cloud, assisting you in determining if it's the best option for your organization. It will outline the essential steps for planning, preparing, and executing the migration. Throughout the process, we will address common concerns, identify key decision points, and illustrate how collaborating with an experienced Atlassian specialist like Isos Technology can make the migration process seamless.

In this whitepaper, you will learn:

• How to assess your team’s workflows, communication, and app dependencies to set the stage for a successful cloud migration.
• Best practices for evaluating Atlassian instances, users, marketplace apps, and integrations to ensure nothing is overlooked.
• Expert guidance on choosing between a single instance or multiple federated sites and mapping your data effectively.
• Understand whether a single push or phased approach best aligns with your organization’s needs and how to manage associated risks and downtime.
• Recommendations for selecting the right tools, including the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant and custom solutions tailored to your needs.
• How to Implement robust strategies for security and user authentication to protect your data throughout the migration process.