Message-ID: <1522599589.13816.1711671507655.JavaMail.appbox@confluence> Subject: Exported From Confluence MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; boundary="----=_Part_13815_1242165727.1711671507655" ------=_Part_13815_1242165727.1711671507655 Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Location: file:///C:/exported.html Structure 5.5 Release Notes

Structure 5.5 Release Notes

18th of July, 2019

Structure 5.5 adds pe= rformance safeguards for structure transformations and contains a few impro= vements and fixes.

Download the latest version of S= tructure and its Extensions
Try It: Structure Sandbox Server = (no installation required)

 

1. Version Highlights

2. Changes in Detail

2.1. Transformation Timeout

In Structure 4.6, we introduced a feature for pausing the structure generation process if it t= akes too much time. If loading a structure with automation takes longer tha= n allowed, the generation process would stop to avoid performance impact on= Jira. This limit was not applied to transformations, which could potential= ly cause the same performance impact.

In this version we've introduced a mechanism that will pause the generat= ion process if it exceeds the time limit, regardless of whether it is cause= d by the automation that is a part of the structure, or by the additional t= ransformations applied on top.

2.2. Backup/Restore/Migration Improv= ements

We have added several additional options for Structure Backup/Restore/Mi= gration operations. Starting with Structure 5.5, the Structure configuratio= n and the dark feature settings will be stored not only in Jira backups bu= t also in Structure backups. When restoring from a Structure backup, the sa= ved Structure configuration (like the settings set by the Jira administrato= r) will overwrite the active Structure configuration.

When migrating Structure data, you can choose if you want to restore the= general Structure permis= sions settings, such as projects enabled for Structure, and if you want= to restore the enabled dark features.

3. Supported Versions

Structure 5.5 and all extensions support Jira versions 7.6 or later. All= editions of Jira (Jira Core, Jira Software, Jira Service Desk) are support= ed. Jira Data Center is supported.

With respect to other add-ons and custom integrations, this release is b= ackwards-compatible with Structure 3.4=E2=80=935.4. Structure.Testy extension, Colors, Structure.Pages, <= a class=3D"external-link" href=3D"https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins= /com.almworks.structure.gantt/server/overview">Structure.Gantt and inte= grations with third-party apps should continue working normally.

4. Installation and Upgrade

Pick a Time

We strongly recommend that you install and upgrade your apps during off-pea= k hours or scheduled maintenance windows. There are known issues in the Jir= a plugin infrastructure that may cause performance degradation and impede a= pp installation when your Jira instance is under heavy load.

4.1. Installing Structure

If your Jira server does not have Structure yet, the installation is sim= ple:

  1. Download and install Structure app, either from the Atlassian Marketpla= ce or our Download page.
  2. When Add-on Manager reports the successful installation, click Get Star= ted to visit a page with important guidance for the Jira administrator. You= may want to also check out the user's Get Started page, available under th= e "Structure" top-level menu.
  3. Monitor catalina.out or jira-application.log = for log messages from Structure.

4.2. Upgrading Structure

If you're upgrading from version 2.11.2 or earlier, please read Structure 3.0.0 Release= Notes.

The upgrade procedure from versions 3.x=E2=80=935.4 is simple:

  1. Consider backing up Jira data. Use Administration | System | Ba= ckup System. (If you have a large instance and a proper backup str= ategy in place, you may skip this step.)
  2. Back up Structure data. Use Administration | Structure | Backup= Structure menu item. If you have a lot of structures and a large = Jira, consider turning off the "Backup History" option to = avoid a long backup process.
  3. Install the new version of the plugin.

  4. Monitor catalina.out or jira-application.log = for warnings or errors.

5. Enterprise Deployment N= otes

In terms of stability and performance, this release does not bring signi= ficant changes compared to version 5.4. There are no particular special are= as of interest for load testing and stress testing Structure 5.5. We advise= running the same testing procedures as you've done for previous upgrades.<= /p>


Need help or have questions? Contact  Structure Support.

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