Preparing for Tempo Cloud Migration with JCMA

As Tempo transitions to the Forge platform, it's crucial to understand how this change impacts your migration to Jira Cloud using the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA).

Key Change: Tempo Core + Apps Structure

Previously, Tempo Timesheets was a single, self-contained application. With the shift to the Forge platform, Tempo's architecture has evolved into two distinct components:

Tempo Core: The foundational framework that supports all Tempo applications.
Tempo Apps: The individual applications you use, such as Tempo Timesheets, Tempo Planner, and Tempo Budgets.

Impacts on JCMA Migration

The JCMA tool migrates applications as distinct entities. To ensure a complete and successful migration of your Tempo data and functionality to Jira Cloud, Tempo Core and all your actively used Tempo Apps must be installed and functioning correctly in your current Jira Cloud environment before you initiate the migration process using JCMA.

Pre-Migration Checklist:

Verify Installation
Confirm that both "Tempo Core" and all Tempo Apps (e.g., Timesheets, Planner, Budgets) are installed and enabled in your Jira Server or Data Center instance.
Test Functionality
Briefly test key features within each Tempo App to ensure they are working as expected before running JCMA. This helps detect potential issues before migration.
Update to Latest Versions
Confirm that you're running the latest compatible versions of Tempo Core and your Tempo Apps. Visit the Atlassian Marketplace to check for updates.

Risks of Insufficient Preparation:

If either Tempo Core or any of your Tempo Apps are missing or not functioning correctly prior to migration, you may encounter:

Incomplete data migration.
Loss of Tempo app functionality post-migration to Cloud.
Increased time and effort for troubleshooting post-migration.

Summary

Taking the time to verify the correct installation and operation of Tempo Core and your Tempo Apps before initiating JCMA migration to Cloud is a critical step. This preparation significantly improves the likelihood of a smooth, successful transition.