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Atlassian Data Center End of Life: What You Should Be Doing Now

Atlassian has confirmed the roadmap: Data Center products will reach end of life on March 28, 2029

RIP atlassian data centre headstone


For some, that sounds far away. For others, it feels like tomorrow. Either way, this isn’t one of those “the world ends in 2029” prophecies, but if you’re running Atlassian Data Center, the lights will go out unless you plan your move.

So, the real question is: what should you do about it?


steps for migration

Step 1: Use the Time Wisely

Four years isn’t as long as it seems. In enterprise IT terms, it’s basically one major project cycle. By the time you’ve gathered requirements, approved budgets, run pilots, and ordered celebratory cake, 2029 will be knocking on your door.

Tip: Treat 2025–2026 as your planning window. Even if you’re not migrating tomorrow, put a formal initiative on your roadmap now. Otherwise, you’ll be that person trying to book movers on New Year’s Eve.


Step 2: Optimise Before You Move

Migrating “as-is” is like moving house and taking the broken chair you swore you’d fix in 2014. Sure, you can, but do you really want to?

Tip: Use this time to declutter. Engage in system optimisation to:

  • Clean up old workflows, permissions, and custom fields

  • Remove duplicate tools that no one remembers buying

  • Streamline integrations so you’re not moving baggage you’ll regret


Step 3: Map Out Dependencies

Your Atlassian setup isn’t an island, it’s more like spaghetti. Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket… all woven into SSO, CI/CD pipelines, chat apps, and third-party add-ons.

 Tip: Create a dependency map. Ask yourself:

  • Will this integration work in Cloud?

  • Is there a Marketplace alternative?

  • Do we still need this? (Like that one plug adapter in the office no one dares to throw out).


Step 4: Factor in Time and Complexity

A migration takes 5–9 months, depending on your size and complexity. That’s about the same time it takes to:

  • Grow a pumpkin from seed to pie 🎃🥧

  • Watch all seasons of Grey’s Anatomy (though please don’t test this during your migration)

  • Or, in IT terms, realise your “temporary workaround” has turned into company policy.

Tip: Don’t just plan for migration day. Plan for testing, user comms, training, and hypercare. Underestimating the people side is one of the biggest pitfalls.


build a resilient road map

Step 5: Build a Resilient Roadmap


Your migration isn’t just about avoiding risk in 2029. Done well, it’s a catalyst for better governance, cost savings, and cloud-native innovation.

Tip: Frame your migration business case in terms of strategic gain, not just “because Atlassian said so.” Faster decision-making, stronger security, and AI-driven insights will get leadership on board faster than “avoid end of life.”


Why You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Yes, you can attempt a DIY migration. But that’s a bit like moving house with nothing but a friend’s car and a roll of duct tape. Possible? Maybe. Advisable? Not really.

At Sourcesense International, we bring:

  • Certified Atlassian experts (your professional movers with proper boxes)

  • Proven automation and tooling (no duct tape required)

  • A structured, repeatable methodology so you don’t lose the kettle in the process

We’ve seen the hidden problems before, and we’re trained to deal with them before your end users ever notice.


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Final Thought

2029 will be here faster than you can say “who deleted my Confluence space?”


So don’t just ask: “how do we get off Data Center?”Ask: “how can this migration become the catalyst for better collaboration, efficiency, and innovation in our business?”

Because in the end, the smartest migrations aren’t just about survival, they’re about thriving.

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