Seeking guidance for migrating 1500 Bugzilla entries to one JIRA project while maintaining product and component hierarchy. What are best practices, including custom fields and dynamic forms?
hey, i would try to use mininal custom fields and map device from product to compnent. run sm tests and use a script to automaitte the bulk conversion, works for me. cheers
I have worked on a similar migration where careful initial mapping was crucial. I recommend creating a detailed mapping document that outlines how each Bugzilla field correlates to the corresponding JIRA field without overcomplicating the structure. Using minimal custom fields alongside dynamic forms worked well for capturing additional details. Pre-migration tests proved to be invaluable, ensuring that data integrity was maintained. Additionally, leveraging bulk import features and scripts for flexible conversion helped avoid post-migration adjustments and minimized downtime during the transition process.
I have managed similar migrations in the past and found that focusing on a simplified mapping during the initial phase helps avoid complications later. In my experience, keeping the core structure intact in JIRA by using carefully tailored custom fields was essential while testing thoroughly using migration scripts. Ensuring that legacy relationships were maintained required early validation of dynamic forms and careful adjustment of product and component hierarchies. Even if it takes more time upfront, systematic testing and device-specific tailoring proved invaluable in maintaining both data consistency and workflow integrity.
i had a similar migration; keeping a simple mapping doc and minimal custom fields helped a lot. dynamc forms should also be tested thoroughly to catch type issues. give it a try, and adjust as needed for your specific data quirks.
Based on my experience, planning ahead is crucial to balance the simplicity of the JIRA structure with Bugzilla’s richer details. I approached the project by initially experimenting with staging imports, carefully verifying that each product and component detail translated correctly. It was essential to develop a precise mapping logic in custom scripts before the final migration. I found that setting up a prototype of the dynamic forms and custom fields allowed for a more tailored solution, minimizing post-migration correction and ensuring that key relationships between fields remained intact.