Upgrading JIRA applications

There are several ways to upgrade JIRA, and the method you choose to use depends on which version of JIRA you use, and the type of environment you use it in. Use this table to determine which steps to follow to complete your JIRA upgrade:

If you need to move JIRA to a new server, or use it in a new environment that has a different operating system, different database type, or different location of attachment or index files, follow the instructions for Migrating JIRA to another server.

Required uptime (SLA)Hardware/Software ChangeOperating system
JIRA packageCurrent JIRA versionUpgrade process

100% uptime

This method is recommended if you're running JIRA Software Data Center 7.3 or above, and require your JIRA instance to be available throughout the upgrade.

Neither operation system, database or home directory will be changed.MS Windows / LinuxJIRA Software Data CenterJIRA Software Data Center 7.3 and aboveManaging zero downtime upgrades

High / Mission Critical

This method is recommended for enterprise environments where extended or unplanned downtime might negatively impact the business.

AnyanyanyanyUpgrading JIRA with a fallback method

Low – Medium

If you use JIRA in a non-mission critical environment, depending on your specific installation details, you use either the installer or manual method to upgrade.

Neither operation system, database or home directory will be changed.MS Windows / LinuxStandalone4.3.0 or laterUpgrading JIRA using the installer
4.2.x or earlierUpgrading JIRA manually

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Last modified on Jul 13, 2018

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