Installing Jira on Ubuntu 18.04

Jira is a popular project management and issue tracking tool developed by Atlassian. It allows teams to plan, track, and release software in an efficient manner. Jira provides various features like task management, project tracking, agile boards, custom workflows, and reporting, making it a powerful tool for both small and large organizations.

Installation Steps:

To install Jira on Ubuntu 18.04, follow the steps below:

1. Update your system:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Java:

   sudo apt install openjdk-8-jdk

3. Create a dedicated system user:

   sudo useradd -r jira

4. Download Jira:

   sudo wget https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/downloads/binary/atlassian-jira-software-8.13.7-x64.bin

5. Make the downloaded file executable:

   sudo chmod +x atlassian-jira-software-8.13.7-x64.bin

6. Run the installer:

   sudo ./atlassian-jira-software-8.13.7-x64.bin

7. Follow the installation wizard instructions. Provide the necessary information, including the installation directory and ports to be used.
8. Start the Jira service:

   sudo /opt/atlassian/jira/bin/start-jira.sh

9. Access Jira in your web browser by visiting http://your_server_ip:8080.
10. Complete the Jira setup by entering the license key and configuring the initial settings.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jira on your Ubuntu 18.04 server.