Can I run Jira 7 using Jelastic?

[maddotpink]

I've read instructions for installing older versions of JIRA using a Tomcat container with Jelastic, but it involves creating a WAR file manually and uploading it. Any suggestions?

[maddotpink]

These are the instructions for Jelastic using an older version of JIRA:

http://blog.jelastic.com/2012/11/20/issue-tracking-in-the-cloud-how-to-deploy-jira-to-jelastic/

Essentially, you select a Tomcat server, a MySQL DB, and then upload the WAR to the site. 

But as of version 7, the WAR version is no longer offered for download.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Ok, skip the "download WAR and Tomcat" bit and just install a standard JIRA

[maddotpink]

I'm not sure what you mean. 

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Download JIRA, log into the server, and install it as per instructions.  You can't deploy a WAR any more (or if you have to, you will have to download it and install it, then convert from a deployed application back to a WAR)

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

A standard JIRA install is a Tomcat with a pre-installed and configured JIRA inside it.  I don't think you'll need a WAR distribution to do this, but it would be best to avoid changing anything inside a standard install if possible.  What do you need to change to make it work with a WAR?