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Migrate from Zephyr Squad on Data Center to Zephyr Squad on Cloud

Migrate Zephyr test cases, cycles, execution history, traceability and more into Jira Cloud without disruption.

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Leading enterprises across the globe trust OpsHub with their data migration projects

ABB
AirBus
AMD
American Express
Bosch eBike System
CTCT
Charter Communication
DCSS
Deloitte(State of Florida)
Elevance Health
GLIC
Guggenheim Partners
Hersheys
Lear Corporation
Lockheed Martin (Huntsville)
Micron
OSRAM
Panasonic Avionics
Philips IGT HealthTech
Raspberry Pi
Roche
SAIC (Direct)
Schaeffler
Socionext
UPMC
Western Digital
Mastercard
GE-Vernova
UPS
Avanade (via Accenture)
Bank of America
Carl Zeiss
Daimler Truck
Deloitte(State of Florida)
EY
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Let’s understand - Popular Jira Data Center to Cloud approaches

Lift-and-Shift (Big Bang Migration)

Migrate all data and configurations from Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud in one go during scheduled downtime. It’s a fast migration method but requires careful planning and risk management.

Gradual Cloud Adoption-Phasing out Data Center

Specific departments or projects migrate to Cloud in phases, based on readiness and requirements. For instance, IT and dev teams migrate first, while other teams remain on Data Center.

Parallel Run (Dual Instance) Model

Maintains both Data Center and Cloud instances temporarily, with teams gradually shifting to Cloud. Both environments are synchronized for testing.

Data Segmentation for Multi-Instance Cloud Migration

Sets up multiple Cloud instances by region or business unit, isolating data as needed (e.g., separate Cloud instances for each continent).

Full Migration with Downtime Scheduling

Migrates all data and users at once during planned downtime, cutting over to Cloud in a single phase.

Moving to the Cloud

Impact for organizations who made the shift

  • Developer productivity increased up to 20%
  • Return on Investment (ROI): 358%

(Source: Forrester Spotlight: The Total Economic Impact of Cloud Migrations)

Benefits of Migrating Zephyr Squad from Data Center to Zephyr Squad on Cloud

Uninterrupted Testing Work

QA teams rely on existing test cases, cycles, and execution history to validate releases. Migrating to Cloud ensures this data moves as-is, so testing continues without rework or loss of context. 

Testing That Grows with the Business

As products and teams grow, Cloud scales without infrastructure planning. More tests, more cycles, and more users can be added without impacting performance or increasing operational overhead. 

Clear Release Decisions

When test results stay connected to stories and defects, teams know what is ready to ship. Cloud keeps testing aligned with delivery work, reducing last-minute uncertainty during releases. 

Consistent Access for Global Teams

Cloud removes location-based slowdowns common in on-prem setups. Distributed QA teams get the same performance and access, improving execution speed across regions. 

Faster Feedback from Automation

Cloud environments connect more easily with CI/CD and automation tools. Test results flow into delivery pipelines faster, helping teams detect issues earlier and reduce release risk. 

What can go wrong in the absence of a scalable, non-disruptive data migration platform?

  • Missing or partially migrated test cases, cycles, or execution history can break traceability and impact release decisions.
  • Incorrect mapping of test assets and issue links can disrupt QA workflows and require manual rework.
  • Broken or inconsistent folder structures and repositories can confuse teams and slow down active test cycles.
  • Unreliable migration can lead to long downtime windows, delaying sprints and blocking test execution.
  • A non-scalable approach may fail with large Zephyr repositories, limiting your ability to grow testing in Jira Cloud.

Migrating from Zephyr Squad on Data Center to Zephyr Squad on Cloud with OpsHub

What's different about the way we do it?

Testing continues while data is being moved

Teams can keep running tests and recording results while migration happens in the background, without pausing day-to-day testing work.

Test data appears correctly after the move

Tests, Test steps, Test Cycles, Test Executions, and Folder structures show up in Cloud in the right place, with relationships intact, so teams don’t need to fix or reorganize data.

Large test setups can move step by step

Zephyr projects can be migrated in smaller groups over time, instead of moving everything at once, making it easier for large teams to transition. 

How to make the most of your migration from Zephyr Squad on Data Center to Zephyr Squad on Cloud?

Zero-Downtime Migration for Active Test Teams

  • Teams continue working in Zephyr Squad on Data Center while migration runs in parallel.
  • No pauses or freezes in Tests, Test Cycles, or Test Executions during cutover.
  • Switch to Zephyr Squad on Cloud without disrupting ongoing test cycles.

High-Data Fidelity for Supported Zephyr Entities

  • Migrate Tests, Test Cycles, Test Executions, and Folders with high accuracy.
  • Preserve relationships between tests and Jira issues so teams don’t rebuild links.
  • Ensures that the entities of Zephyr Squad migrate correctly and retain their structure in Cloud.

Enterprise Scale With Parallel Migration

  • Move large Zephyr repositories and multiple projects without slowing systems.
  • Run parallel migrations to accelerate Cloud onboarding across QA groups.
  • Support phased, wave-based, or hybrid models depending on program needs. 

Handle changes and issues without restarting migration

  • Migration plans often change as teams discover new requirements or data issues.
  • OpsHub allows migrations to resume from where they stopped, fixing only what’s needed instead of starting over.
  • This avoids rework, reduces delays, and keeps migration timelines predictable.

See how OpsHub simplifies complex Zephyr Squad on Data Center to Zephyr Squad on Cloud migration without downtime.

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