Checklist for Migrating to Atlassian Cloud

This guide provides a detailed checklist for organizations planning to migrate their Atlassian instance to the cloud. It outlines the necessary steps and considerations to ensure a smooth and effective migration process. The document begins by emphasizing the importance of assessing the current landscape, including evaluating existing products and understanding user requirements. It details the phases of migration, starting with planning, where organizations are advised to audit their current cloud and server environments, review security and compliance needs, and assess cloud pricing. The guide further explains the preparation phase, which includes cleaning up self-hosted instances and verifying domains. Testing is highlighted as a crucial step to back up data and run test migrations to ensure functionality. The document concludes with recommendations for communication plans to inform users about the migration process, expected downtime, and changes to workflows. Overall, the guide serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations transitioning to Atlassian Cloud.