Overview

Background

This project is expected to deliver an annual upgrade of the business’ issue tracking software, JIRA. It will involve upgrading from JIRA version 7.11.0 to an updated version selected by the project team (8.3.0).

The overall intention is to keep software up-to-date and ensure it remains supported. Contrary to previous upgrades, this year's project will not involve database upgrades or any major development tasks.

Scope

In Scope:

• Upgrade JIRA from version 7.11.0 to the latest available Enterprise Release(8.3.0) so as never to run a version of the software beyond Atlassian’s “end of life"
• Review documentation (README’s) for new JIRA version and decide what features will/won’t be included in the upgrade.
• User Acceptance Testing for the updated version.
• Upgrading LIVE to the updated version.

Out of Scope:

• Oracle Database upgrades will not be required this year as the latest version (12.2) is already in place.

Objectives & Deliverables

Deliverables are ranked using the MoSCoW prioritisation method. (M =Must Have; S = Should Have; C = Could Have; W = Want)       

Benefits

• Users will benefit from new features in updated JIRA version. This will include bug fixes and improved UI.
• By doing annual upgrades, we ensure future upgrade projects have a reduced scope and budget.
• Research and Key Learning Points can be adopted and reused in future upgrades.
• Improved security and reliability of the system.

Success Criteria

• The software maintains its current working condition and causes minimal disruption during the upgrade.
• Database encryption/security is maintained with no data or data quality is lost.
• Research and Key Learning Points can be adopted and reused in future upgrades.
• Improved security and reliability of the system.

Project Milestones