Manual script migration

This page explains the steps for manually migrating your SIL scripts from Jira Data Center (Jira DC) to Jira Cloud.

While migrating scripts and settings from Data Center to Jira Cloud can be done manually, automation tools can help with large script volumes. In these cases, we can provide assistance with the script migration process. See how to get help.

Prerеquisites

Your Power Scripts and SIL Engine version must be 5.8.0.0 or higher.

Procedure

Export all scripts from your Jira DC instance.
1. Open the SIL Manager and right-click the silprograms folder.
2. From the dropdown menu, select Download.
  
  Download menu link
Install Power Scripts for Jira Cloud on your target cloud instance.
From the application server running Jira, create a zip file of the silprograms directory found in the Jira Home folder.
In your Jira Cloud instance:
1. Navigate to the Apps > Power Scripts > Self Help.
2. Select the Backup/Restore tab.
3. Upload the zip file.

This screenshot shows the Self Help page open on the Backup-Restore tab where the Upload button is located.

The Upload/Replace button on the Self Help > Backup Restore tab

Your SIL scripts are now migrated to the new Jira Cloud instance.