Hey everyone,
I’ve got a quick question about JIRA licenses. I’m thinking about upgrading my JIRA setup from version 4.0.x to 5.1.3. I’m wondering if anyone knows if my current license will still work after the upgrade.
Has anyone done this kind of jump before? Did you run into any issues with your license? I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences you can share. I want to make sure I don’t mess anything up with the upgrade process.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’ve gone through a similar upgrade from JIRA 4.0 to 5.2 at my previous company. While our license remained valid, we encountered some unexpected challenges. The user interface changes were significant, which led to a learning curve for our team. We also had to update several custom scripts and plugins to ensure compatibility.
One crucial step we took was to set up a test environment first. This allowed us to identify and resolve issues before affecting our production system. The actual upgrade process took longer than anticipated due to the extensive database migration.
I’d recommend thoroughly reviewing the upgrade documentation and reaching out to Atlassian support if you have any specific concerns about your license or custom configurations. It’s a bit of work, but the improved features in 5.1 made it worthwhile for us in the long run.
I’ve been through a similar upgrade process, moving from JIRA 4.1 to 5.2. In my experience, the license compatibility wasn’t an issue, but there were other considerations to keep in mind.
First, I’d strongly recommend reviewing Atlassian’s documentation on version upgrades. They usually provide detailed guides on license compatibility and potential pitfalls.
One thing that caught me off guard was the change in some workflows and plugins. Some custom fields and add-ons we had in 4.0 weren’t fully compatible with 5.1, which led to some post-upgrade tweaking.
Also, the database schema changes between these versions are significant. Ensure you have a robust backup strategy and enough downtime allocated for the upgrade process. It took us longer than expected due to the volume of data we had.
Overall, the upgrade was worth it for the improved features and performance, but proper planning is key.
hey tom, i upgraded from 4.2 to 5.0 last month. my license worked fine, but u might wanna double-check with atlassian support to be sure. the upgrade process was pretty smooth tho, just make sure u backup everything first. good luck with ur upgrade!