Step-by-step checklist for Atlassian Cloud migration

Migrating Atlassian apps from Data Center to Cloud can seem daunting, however, with the strategic migration plan, it becomes a smooth process. Stiltsoft aims to simplify enterprise collaboration, and this guide assists teams transitioning to the Atlassian Cloud products. Let’s explore how to make your Atlassian Cloud migration seamless and effective, especially with the use of Confluence and Handy Macros.

Benefits of migrating to Confluence Cloud

Confluence Cloud offers several advantages over the Data Center version. It’s crucial to recognize these benefits to make informed decisions:

• Scalability: Confluence Cloud automatically scales with your organization’s needs, accommodating growth without additional hardware.
• Access to new features: New features and updates arrive in the cloud first, including integrations that enhance usability.
• Reduced maintenance: Focus on strategic initiatives as Atlassian handles infrastructure and upgrades.

In particular, Handy Macros users can access additional macros and soon decide between different commercial plans, such as Standard and Advanced, when choosing to migrate to Cloud.

Preparing for Atlassian Cloud migration

Preparation is key to a successful migration. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition:

1. Evaluate your current setup: Assess your existing Confluence Data Center environment. Identify critical content and plugins in use.
2. Engage stakeholders: Inform key team members of the upcoming migration to get their input and support.
3. Conduct a data audit: Identify redundant data that can be archived or purged. This will streamline the migration.
4. Check app compatibility: Finally, ensure all necessary apps, such as Handy Macros, are available in the Cloud version or have viable alternatives.

You can find more detailed information about Cloud migration app assessment on Atlassian Ascend platform.

Confluence cloud migration guide

With preparation complete, it’s time to dive into the migration strategy:

Step 1: Opt for a migration method

Choose among migration options that suit your organization:

• Atlassian’s Migration Assistance: Use a free tool provided by Atlassian for a guided experience.
• Hiring Experts: Consider Atlassian Solution Partners’ services for complex environments, for example, any Atlassian-certified Cloud-specialized solution partner.

Step 2: Backup and test

Backing up your data is essential:

• Perform a full backup: Secure your Data Center instance to prevent any data loss.
• Conduct test migrations: Replicate the migration in a non-production environment to identify potential issues.

Step 3: Execute the migration

When ready, execute the migration:

• Timely communication: Inform all stakeholders about the upcoming migration.
• Migrate in stages: Sequentially move spaces or departments to minimize disruption.
• Verify data integrity: Post-migration, check that all content is accessible and correctly formatted.

For more detailed information about the steps visit Confluence Support documentation.

Post-migration tasks

Once migration is complete, there are important follow-up actions:

• User training: Update your Atlassian users on changes to navigation and new features. With Handy Macros, demonstrate how new tools can enhance collaboration.
• Monitor system performance: Keep an eye on system health and adjust settings as needed.
• Leverage new integrations: Explore the new features available in Confluence Cloud to improve collaboration efficiency.

How to migrate marketplace apps to Confluence Cloud with an example of Handy Macros

First of all, an administrator should make sure the following points are met:

1. The latest version of Handy Macros for Confluence Cloud is installed.
2. Handy Macros 3.5.2 or newer is installed on your Confluence Data Center.
3. Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant 3.1.9 or newer is installed on your Confluence DC.

There are also some drawbacks:

1. ​The Handy Macros for Confluence app supports data migration through Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant only.
2. ​Not all features can be migrated from DC to Cloud platform. Handy Status Timestamp, Handy Reminder, and a few other macros are currently not available for Cloud. However, new macros like Handy Poll and Handy Slider, in addition to Page status report feature, will be available for your usage.
3. ​Handy Status in Cloud doesn’t have the distribution between individual, space, and global sets. That means that after successful migration all your statuses will be visible and editable on Confluence pages, but they all will appear at the same level.

Step-by-step guide of migrating Handy Macros to Confluence Cloud:

1. Navigate to the Confluence administration console, and select Migration Assistant on the navigation sidebar.
2. ​On the opened page, click Begin assessing in the Assess your apps box.
3. ​On the Assess your apps page, select Needed in cloud for the Handy Macros app. Choose the status for the rest of the apps if you plan to migrate multiple apps, and click Done.
4. Going again to Migration Assistant, you will now see Prepare your apps box. Click Begin preparing and in the Connect to cloud window, click Choose cloud site.
5. In the pop-up window click Continue, then in Migrate from field, enter the base URL of your DC instance, and in Migrate to field select the cloud site which data will be migrated to.
6. ​Check the Allow Atlassian tion data box, and click Confirm.
7. On the Connect to cloud page click Continue. If you have not yet installed the app, click Install the app. Once the App is installed, click Continue and View policy. Review the policy, click Confirm and Done.
8. ​Return to the Migration Assistant section, click Migrate your data, then click Create new migration.
9. ​Click Connect to cloud, and give the name to the migration. Choose the migration stage from the dropdown menu.
10. Choose your destionation cloud site from the dropdown menu. ​Click Choose what to migrate, and in the Apps box, click Select after selecting Global templates, Spaces, Users and groups.
11. Select All and click Add to migration, Check for errors and after evaluating errors and warnings, click Review Migration.
12. After clicking Run now, the migration starts. Wait for the migration to end.

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Transitioning to Confluence Cloud with Handy Macros not only preserves your current functionalities but also enriches them with cloud-based innovations. The Cloud environment offers superior reliability and accessibility for distributed teams, ensuring that your macros operate smoothly across devices.

By following this step-by-step checklist, your team can transition confidently to Confluence Cloud, fully harnessing its power and your investment in innovative tools like Handy Macros. In case of having troubles or questions, feel free to at tech-support@stiltsoft.com.