Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing Jira, make sure your Debian 11 system is up to date. Use the following commands to update your system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Keeping your system updated is essential, whether you're running Jira on a local machine or using a UK Windows VPS.

Step 2: Install Java

Jira requires Java to run. You can install OpenJDK 11, which is the recommended version for Jira, by running:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk

After installation, verify that Java is installed by running:

java -version

This should return the installed version of Java. Java is essential for running Jira, whether you're using Debian or hosting on a Windows Virtual Private Server hosting environment.

Step 3: Download and Install Jira

Next, download the latest Jira installation package from the Atlassian website:

wget https://product-downloads.atlassian.com/software/jira/downloads/atlassian-jira-software-8.20.1-x64.bin
            

Make the downloaded file executable:

chmod +x atlassian-jira-software-8.20.1-x64.bin

Now run the installation script:

sudo ./atlassian-jira-software-8.20.1-x64.bin

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You will be prompted to choose installation options such as the installation directory and Jira's default port (8080). Whether you're hosting Jira locally or on a Windows VPS hosting UK, these steps remain the same.

Step 4: Configure Jira

After the installation, Jira will start automatically. To access Jira, open a web browser and navigate to http://your-server-ip:8080. You'll be guided through the setup wizard to configure your Jira instance.

During the setup process, you will be asked to choose between a trial version or entering a license key. If you don't have a license yet, you can register for a free trial on the Atlassian website.

This configuration process works seamlessly whether you're using Debian or a hosting solution such as a UK VPS Windows.

Step 5: Set Up MySQL for Jira (Optional)

If you prefer to use MySQL as Jira's database, follow these steps. First, install MySQL:

sudo apt install mysql-server

After installing MySQL, secure the installation by running:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Then, log in to MySQL and create a database and user for Jira:

CREATE DATABASE jiradb CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_bin;
CREATE USER 'jirauser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yourpassword';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON jiradb.* TO 'jirauser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
            

Once MySQL is configured, you can connect Jira to the database during the setup process in the web interface. This setup is also compatible with environments hosted on VPS Windows Servers.

Step 6: Configure Jira as a Service

To ensure that Jira starts automatically on system boot, you can configure it as a systemd service. Create a service file:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/jira.service

Add the following configuration:

[Unit]
Description=Jira Service
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=forking
ExecStart=/opt/atlassian/jira/bin/start-jira.sh
ExecStop=/opt/atlassian/jira/bin/stop-jira.sh
User=jira
Restart=on-abort

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
            

Save the file and reload systemd:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable jira
sudo systemctl start jira
            

Jira will now start automatically whenever the server boots, ensuring continuous availability, whether you're hosting on a local server or on a Windows Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting platform.