Hey everyone, I’m thinking about setting up JIRA on a virtual machine. Has anyone tried this before? How did it go?
I’m curious because I need to set up a new server for tracking bugs and managing source control. The IT folks suggested using a VM since our server room is pretty packed. I’ve heard that some people run SVN on VMs without issues.
Using a VM sounds good because it could help avoid hardware problems and make the system more reliable. Plus, it might be quicker to set up due to less red tape.
Any thoughts on potential problems with running JIRA on a VM? Or reasons why it might be a bad idea? I’d really appreciate your input!
I’ve successfully run JIRA on a VM for over two years now, and it’s been a smooth experience overall. The main advantage is the flexibility it offers - you can easily adjust resources as needed. One thing to watch out for is performance. Make sure to allocate sufficient CPU and RAM to the VM, as JIRA can be resource-intensive, especially with multiple users and integrations. Also, consider your storage setup carefully. We use a separate storage array for the JIRA database to ensure good I/O performance. Backup and disaster recovery are simpler with VMs too. Just remember to factor in the overhead of virtualization when sizing your VM. Overall, I’d say go for it - the benefits outweigh any potential drawbacks in most cases.
yeah, i’ve run jira on a vm for a while now. it’s pretty solid. just make sure you give it enough resources, especially memory. one thing to watch out for is backups - make sure you have a good strategy in place. also, keep an eye on io performance. but overall, it’s been great for us. go for it!
I’ve been running JIRA on a VM for about a year now, and it’s been working great for our team. One thing I’d recommend is to carefully consider your VM’s network configuration. We initially had some latency issues that were resolved by tweaking our virtual network settings.
Also, don’t forget about licensing. Make sure your JIRA license is compatible with VM deployments. We had a small hiccup there at first, but Atlassian support was helpful in sorting it out.
Lastly, monitoring is key. We use vSphere to keep an eye on our VM’s performance, which has been invaluable for proactive management. It helps us spot potential issues before they impact our JIRA instance.
Overall, running JIRA on a VM has been cost-effective and efficient for us. Just plan carefully and you should be good to go.