Migrating from Atlassian Server to Data Center is not just about upgrading infrastructure or about technology\u2014it\u2019s about ensuring people have the tools they need to thrive. Recently, as an Atlassian Gold Partner, we had the opportunity to help one of our clients transition their Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket from Server to Data Center.<\/p>\n
The stakes were high as this wasn\u2019t just about moving data , it was about enabling better collaboration for 2,000+ users spread across multiple time zones, ensuring smooth workflows, and preparing their systems for the future. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how we made it happen, the hurdles we overcame, and what this change meant for their teams.
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Atlassian\u2019s decision to end support for Server products by February 2024 left businesses with a big question: What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n
For our client, migrating to Data Center wasn\u2019t just about meeting a deadline, it was about unlocking some effective possibilities such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo Downtime: With 99.95% uptime, the team could rely on their systems during crucial moments.\n\n\nScaling with Ease: A growing user base? No problem. The Data Center could handle it.\n\n\nScaling with Ease: A growing user base? No problem. The Data Center could handle it.\n\n\n\n
For a company heavily reliant on Jira for project management, Confluence for collaboration, and Bitbucket for development, this migration wasn\u2019t optional\u2014it was essential.<\/p>\n
Every Journey Has Its Bumps , we also did come across some such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\nOver 1 TB of data to be moved across their three tools.\n\n\n10+ critical apps integrated into their systems, each needing review for compatibility.\n\n\nA globally distributed team working across 3 time zones, which meant downtime had to be near zero.\n\n\n\n
We knew the stakes were high\u2014our goal was not just to move their data but to ensure their team felt no disruption during the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Every migration we do is tailored to the client, and this was no different. We knew this wasn\u2019t just about data\u2014it was about making life easier for the people who rely on these tools every day.<\/p>\n\n\n
Before we touched a single file, we spent time understanding their workflows:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow teams used Jira to manage their sprints and track progress?\n\n\nHow Confluence acted as their single source of truth?\n\n\nHow Bitbucket powered their development pipeline?\n\n\n\n
Migration can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan, it\u2019s manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe divided the project into three phases: Jira, then Confluence, and finally Bitbucket.\n\n\nRan two rounds of testing to identify potential issues.\n\n\nDesigned a fallback strategy to ensure there was zero data loss.\n\n\n\n
On migration day, everything ran like clockwork:<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe migration was completed with less than 2 hours of downtime.\n\n\nWe ensured all 1 TB of data was intact and accessible.\n\n\nEvery one of their 10+ apps worked flawlessly post-migration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The migration was completed on schedule, and the results spoke for themselves:<\/p>\n\n20% Faster Performance:<\/b> Teams noticed quicker load times in Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.\nZero Data Loss:<\/b> Every issue, page, and repository made it to the new environment intact.\nImproved Collaboration:<\/b> Over 2,000 <\/b>users can now work without interruptions, even during peak usage times.\nCost Optimization: <\/b>By consolidating licenses and streamlining workflows, the client saved 15% on operational costs.\n\n
This project wasn\u2019t just about systems and numbers\u2014it was about people.<\/p>\n\nFor the project managers relying on Jira, the migration meant they could focus on delivering results instead of waiting on lagging systems.\nFor the developers using Bitbucket, it ensured faster repository cloning and smoother CI\/CD workflows.\nFor the entire organization, Confluence became a reliable single source of truth, fostering collaboration like never before.\n\n
One team member shared:<\/p>\n
“The migration felt like a breath of fresh air. Tasks that took minutes now happen in seconds. It\u2019s a game-changer for us.”<\/p>\nPreflex\u2019s Ongoing Support and Beyond<\/h2>\n
The story doesn\u2019t end with the migration. As part of our commitment as an Atlassian Gold Partner <\/span>, we:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Monitor their systems 24\/7 to ensure everything runs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n Provide regular updates and performance insights.<\/p>\n\n\n Offer tailored training sessions to help users maximize the benefits of their new setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n At Preflex Solutions, that\u2019s what drives us: making\ntechnology work for people. If you\u2019re still using Atlassian<\/span>\nServer products, now\u2019s the time to consider your options.<\/p> As an Atlassian Gold Partner, we\u2019ve helped countless\nbusinesses navigate this transition, and we\u2019d love to help you, too.<\/p> Let\u2019s make the future\nhappen\u2014together. (Disclaimer:<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b> All\ninformation and figures presented in this case study are exclusively managed\nand owned by Preflex Solutions Pvt.Ltd. We retain full rights to their accuracy\nand approximation.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSearch\nfor : {Atlassian server to data center migration , Benefits of Atlassian data\ncenter , Migrate Jira Confluence Bitbucket to data center , Atlassian Gold\nPartner migration services , Downtime during Atlassian migration , Security\nbenefits of Atlassian data center , Cost optimization with Atlassian data\ncenter , Atlassian server end of support , Improve collaboration with Atlassian\ndata center , Migrate large data Atlassian} <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":263,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-project-management-tools"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":266,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions\/266"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preflexsol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}