How to Clear Jira's Plugin Cache in a Kubernetes Helm Chart Installation
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Summary
This article provides instructions on how to clear Jira's plugin cache when running Jira in a Kubernetes environment using Helm Charts. Clearing the plugin cache can resolve issues related to inconsistent app behavior or problems with apps during startup.
Environment
Any Jira version on Kubernetes cluster deployed via the official Atlassian Helm Charts.
Solution
Clearing Plugin Cache Using Helm Chart Configuration
- Add ATL_JIRA_CLEAR_PLUGIN_CACHE to Your Helm Values File:
In your Helm values file, set the ATL_JIRA_CLEAR_PLUGIN_CACHE environment variable to true. This will delete the plugin cache at ${JIRA_HOME}/plugins/.bundled-plugins and ${JIRA_HOME}/plugins/.osgi-plugins before Jira starts.
containers:
- name: jira
env:
- name: ATL_JIRA_CLEAR_PLUGIN_CACHE
value: "true"2. Deploy the Updated Configuration:
helm upgrade <release-name> atlassian-data-center/jira --values <your-values-file>.yamlNotes
- This procedure automates the cache clearance, making it easier to manage in a Kubernetes environment.
- Ensure you follow best practices for testing the changes in a staging environment before applying them to production.
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