# How to prepare for Atlassian Cloud and manage change with Configuration Manager for Jira

Migration

Administrative tools

Appfire products

Jira

System administration

Appfire

Nov 18, 2025

## Learn how to clean up your Jira instance, reduce manual configuration work, and stay in control of changes before and after migration using CMJ.

### What you’ll learn in this guide

If you are moving to Atlassian Cloud — or already managing a Cloud instance — Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) helps you save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and avoid common risks..

This guide covers:

- When to use CMJ or JCMA at different stages of the migration process
- How to prepare your Jira instance by cleaning up and consolidating configurations
- Ways to manage and test changes safely in Cloud environments
- How to merge environments and keep configurations aligned after the move

### Why this guide matters

Teams use Configuration Manager for Jira to:

- Cut migration and change management time by more than 50 percent
- Promote changes with confidence using test environments
- Maintain visibility and consistency across multiple Jira instances

> “We cut change management time by 60% each month with Configuration Manager.”  
> — Daniel T., Senior DevOps Engineer, TD Bank

### Who this guide is for

This guide is built for:

- Jira administrators and migration leads
- IT teams managing multiple Jira environments
- Enterprise teams planning or scaling in Atlassian Cloud

### Expert support included

Appfire’s Cloud Ready program connects you with migration specialists to help plan, test, and transition your Appfire apps with confidence.

With this program, you can:

- Clean up old apps, unused fields, and clutter before the move
- Confirm your Appfire tools are ready for Cloud
- Reduce the risk of errors or downtime during go-live

### Download the free guide

Learn how to simplify your migration and manage change confidently.

_[Get your guide](https://appfire.com/downloads/guides/get-cloud-ready-with-cmj.pdf)_