Jira upgrade test using VM clone (6.4.6 to 7.5.x)

[Marcus Kesper]

I'm planning a Jira upgrade from 6.4.6 to 7.0 to 7.5.x and want to test it first on a VM clone server.

Are there any implications to expect regarding licenses if both instances (prod/test) run in parallel for a short time? 

[Logan Hawkes · Accepted solution]

Also, be aware that there is a required interim upgrade from 7.0.x to 7.1.x. You'll have to go from 6.4.6 to 7.0.x to 7.1.x to 7.5.x.

Here's the official Jira upgrade matrix.

[Marcus Kesper]

Thank you, wasn't aware. Is this because of JIRA gadget rendering change in 7.1?

[Logan Hawkes]

Yes, I believe so. Another warning: if Jira Service Desk is involved, the upgrade is more complex. There's a reason people hire consultants for these things.

[Gonchik Tsymzhitov · Accepted solution]

Hi! 

1. If it is clone, it will not affected. 

2. And you can set developer license into /{jira_home_directory}/dbconfig.xml 

2.1. You can get developer  license from my.atlassian.com.

Cheers,

Gonchik Tsymzhitov