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Jira 7: For Developer, Administrator & Project Managers
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Jira 7: For Developer, Administrator & Project Managers

Get hands-on practice on Jira customization and issue tracking implementation for your organization
Created byPackt Publishing
Last updated 10/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn to manage your projects effectively with Jira
  • Explore Jira customizations for various use cases.
  • Get complete administrative control over your projects
  • Deal with real-world situations in which Jira is useful in organizations
  • Learn to execute bulk changes to issues
  • Create custom filters, dashboards, widgets, epics, stories, bugs, and tasks.

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Course content

2 sections • 53 lectures • 6h 16m total length

  • The Course Overview5:47

    This video provides an overview of the entire course.   

  • Introduction to JIRA Administration4:28

    Why do we need to customize JIRA.                         

    • Learn different aspects of Jira Administration

    • Follow the steps to learn Jira Administration

  • An Overview of Project Configurations9:02

    Learn the overview of Jira Administration.

    • Understand the building blocks in Jira

    • Assign project manager the Project Administration rights 

  • Understanding Various Schemes in Jira6:27

    Learn about schemes and different types of schemes.

    • What is a Scheme

    • Explain various schemes

  • Jira Customization Best Practices8:26

    How to customize Jira as an administrator.

    • Learn the responsibilities as a Jira Administrator

    • Learn the Jira Customization Process

    • Reuse the configuration and create standard templates

  • Required Configurations for Test Management4:30

    In the first video, we will go through an overview of all the requirements from the business that they want to have in Jira.                         

    • Review the requirements

    • Understand various proposed configurations

    • Review the workflow to support Test Management processes

  • Issue Type Scheme12:03

    In this video, we will learn how to create a new Issue type scheme.                         

    • Create the required Issue types

    • Create an Issue type scheme

    • Learn how to associate the scheme to the project

  • Workflow Scheme16:51

    This video will cover creating new Workflow scheme.                         

    • Create the new Workflows

    • Create a Workflow scheme and define Issue type mapping to different workflows

    • Associate the Workflow scheme to the project

  • Issue Type Screen Scheme13:36

    In this video, we will show how to create more fields and display them to the correct Issue types.                         

    • Create new custom fields in Jira

    • Add the new custom fields to various screens and map the screens to the Issue types

    • Associate the Issue type screen scheme to project so that the correct fields are displayed in the Issue types

  • Field Configuration and Priority Schemes11:08

    This video will show how to make certain fields mandatory in the project and create project specific Priorities.                         

    • Create a Field configuration scheme

    • Map the Field configuration to an Issue type

    • Associate Field configuration and Priority schemes to the project

  • Permission and Notification Schemes15:39

    The last video in this section will show how to change project permissions and notifications.

    • Create a Permission scheme

    • Create Notification scheme

    • Associate both the schemes to the project

  • Validators13:46

    Learn the 1st type of advanced workflow configurations.

    • Create a transition screen to capture additional field

    • Create a field analysis when the test campaign is published

    • User fills the field during workflow transitions

  • Conditions9:20

    Learn the 2nd type of advanced workflow configurations.                         

    • Understand the building blocks in Jira

    • Assign project manager the Project Administration rights

  • Post Functions5:03

    Learn the 3rd type of advanced workflow configurations.                         

    • Understand who can start the progress of workflow

    • Stop user from closing the Test Campaign

  • Using Tempo Timesheets and Tempo Planner10:05

    In the first video, we will take a look at Tempo apps which are very popular for time sheets and planning work in Jira.                         

    • Get introduced to Tempo Timesheets and Tempo Planner app

    • Understand the benefits of both the apps

    • Demonstrate how these apps work and bring more feature to ease the time management in Jira

  • Automation in Jira Using Script Runner12:14

    In this video, we will see a very popular app called Script Runner to do extreme customizations in Jira.                         

    • Get introduction to this app

    • Understand the benefits of using Script Runners as compared to out of the box features in Jira

    • Showcase some common examples where this app can bring lot of power for the Jira Administrator

  • Using X-Ray for Test Management19:11

    In this video, we will take a look at using X-ray for Test Management instead of customizing Jira manually.                         

    • Get introduced to X-ray and its benefits

    • Understand how this app can be used to better organize your test cases

    • Explore how this app brings end to end traceability with it rich and useful reports

  • Advanced Reporting Using EazyBI14:18

    In the final video of this section, we will discuss how advanced pivot like reports can be created in Jira using EazyBI app.                         

    • Get introduced of this app

    • Understand the benefits of using EazyBI

    • Create dynamic reports and dashboards with EazyBI

  • Integrating with Bitbucket and GitHub15:55

    In the first video of this section, we will learn how to integrate Jira with Bitbucket and GitHub.                         

    • Demonstrate the required steps to link Jira with Bitbucket

    • Understand the benefits of such integrations

    • Learn Smart commits and Workflow triggers

  • Integrating with Other Atlassian Tools Using Application Links9:55

    In this video, we will explain what application links in Jira are.                         

    • Learn how Application links work

    • Explore various examples of Application links between Jira and other tools

    • Understand the purpose of Application links when Jira is used with them

  • Integrating Jira with LDAP and Implementing SSO2:57

    In this video, we will take a look at integrating Jira with company’s user directory and the concept of Single Sign On.                         

    • Understand the User directories in Jira and how Jira can also be integrated with LDAP

    • Get to know the benefits of using SSO using Atlassian Crowd

    • Learn about popular apps for implementing SSO in Jira

  • Mail Handler in Jira8:30

    In the final video of this section, we will explain how to create and comment on Jira issues by simply sending an email.                         

    • Understand what is Mail Handler in Jira

    • Explore different types of Mail Handler

    • Understand advanced processing of mail using apps like Enterprise Mail Handler for Jira (JEMH) and Email This Issue

  • Import and Export6:23

    In the first video of the section, we will learn how to backup and  restore Jira and discuss the possibilities of importing data into Jira.                         

    • Learn the Backup and Restore capabilities of the tool

    • Understand how one or multiple projects can be imported in Jira

    • Understand importing data from External tools using CSV import feature in Jira

  • Jira Administration Best Practices9:57

    This video will describe various best practices to maintain your Jira instance.                         

    • Understand the important of the log in Jira

    • Explore various best practices like using banner and using introduction test in the dashboard

    • Understand the importance of Backup policy for your Jira instance.

  • Troubleshooting Jira5:31

    This video will describe various common issues that you may face with Jira and their possible solutions.                         

    • Learn how to use Atlassian support when you buy Atlassian products like Jira

    • Explore the  various common configuration issues

    • Learn the possible solutions for common problems

  • Setting Up Change Control Board7:33

    In this video, we will lay the foundation of Change Control Board and discuss its important.                         

    • Understand the Jira customization process

    • Understand the framework for setting up Change Control Board

    • Explore various scenarios of change request in Jira and how to perform impact analysis before implementing them in Jira

  • What Is New in Jira 7.107:47

    In the last video of the course, we will explain the new features in version 7.10 of Jira.                         

    • Understand Archiving project feature in Jira Data Center

    • Learn the new UI on Jira 7.10

    • Explore the improvements in this new version

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of Jira is assumed

Description

Jira software is an agile project management tool that supports any agile methodology, be it scrum, Kanban, or your own unique flavor. From agile boards to reports, you can plan, track, and manage all your agile software development projects from a single tool. 

This course follows a strict practical approach and demonstrates detailed use & working of Jira 7. Initially, you’ll learn basics of Jira which also covers some crucial components of Jira 7 technology such as JIRA Software, JIRA Core, and JIRA Service Works. Developers will then learn to development within Jira and integrating with other tools such as Bitbucket and Github,  Integrating Jira with LDAP and implementing SSO & much more! Additionally, project managers will learn the difference between different issue types, how to manage them all in a backlog and how to create and configure your board to optimize your specific workflow. Finally it teaches administrators how to create and customize Dashboards so everyone can watch the team as they continue to succeed!

By the end of this course, you will have developed a great working knowledge of Jira Software, thus making your project management much more efficient and release great software.

Contents and Overview

This training program includes 2 complete courses, carefully chosen to give you the most comprehensive training possible.

The first course, Jira 7 Guide for Administrators and Developers you start with basics of JIRA and show how JIRA can be customized to suit the needs of your organization. This updated edition will cover all major components of JIRA 7, which includes JIRA Software, JIRA Core, and JIRA Service Works. We cover everything you need to know to set up a fully-functional implementation. Finally, we will also go over the newly added features in Jira 7.10.

In the second course, Creating and Running an Agile Project in JIRA you will dive straight into the action, exploring critical agile terminologies and concepts in the context of JIRA Software. You will learn how to plan, track, and release great software. This course will teach you how to choose a workflow, set issue types and assign permissions.You will learn to stay connected with your team from anywhere to ensure great development.You will also be able to use JIRA Dashboards to broadcast your project results to all stakeholders so everyone is aligned. By the end of this course, you will have developed a great working knowledge of JIRA Software, thus making your project management much more efficient.

About the Authors

  • Ravi Sagar is an Atlassian Consultant and Drupal expert with several years' experience in web development and business analysis. He has worked extensively at implementing and customizing big Jira instances for project tracking, test management, support tickets, and Agile tracking.


    Ravi founded Sparxsys Solutions Pvt. Ltd in 2010. This company provides consultancy and training services on Atlassian tools and Drupal. He has a keen interest in building accessible websites adhering to WCAG guidelines. Ravi's areas of interest include project management and Agile methodologies.

    Along with this, he has also authored several books for Packt. They are:

    • Mastering JIRA 7 - Second Edition

    • Mastering JIRA.

    • Your Definitive Guide To Building a Fantastic Blog in Drupal

    His certifications also include:

    • Atlassian Certified Professional Jira Administrator.

    • Atlassian Certified in Agile Development with Jira Software.


  • David Harned is a PMO Director for Monotype and is a motivated and inspired leader of Agile thinkers, driving adoption within enterprises that have numerous parallel-distributed, highly autonomous, and self-organized teams. He is a design, usability, and customer experience advocate. He has managed developer group building in the e-commerce retail business. David is an Agile believer and uses Scrum, Kanban, and Lean as well as hybrid approaches for project management. David is an expert in the implementation of Scrum at scale using standards and tools for process and visibility across the enterprise. David holds many certifications in the project management and Agile domains including: PMI Project Management Professional, Digital Project Manager, Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, Certified Scrum Professional, and as Certified Scrum @ Scale Practitioner. David has used JIRA since 2005 and he uses it nearly every day to execute projects with Agile teams.

Who this course is for:

  • This course will be useful for developers, administrators, project managers, software developers to track, organize, and prioritize bugs.
  • It is also intended for other JIRA users, including developers (and those in any other industry besides software development) who would like to leverage JIRA's powerful task management and workflow features to better manage their business processes.

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