Google Chat for Jira Cloud vs Data Center Comparison
Overview
This guide outlines the key differences between the Google Chat for Jira Data Center and Google Chat for Jira Cloud versions by Move Work Forward.
Both versions provide Jira notifications within Google Chat spaces, however some functionality differs due to platform capabilities and Atlassian Cloud limitations.
Notification Rule Types
Feature | Data Center | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
Global Notification Rules | Supported | Supported |
Space-Level Notification Rules | Supported | Supported |
Supported Notification Events
Notification Event | Data Center | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
Issue created | Supported | Supported |
Issue updated | Supported | Supported |
Issue commented | Supported | Supported |
Comment edited | Supported | Supported |
Comment deleted | Supported | Supported |
Issue assigned | Supported | Supported |
Issue deleted | Supported | Supported |
Issue moved | Supported | Supported |
Work logged | Supported | Supported |
Issue link deleted | Supported | Supported |
Issue linked / Issue link created | Supported | Supported |
Issue resolved | Supported | Not Supported |
Generic (includes status changes) | Supported | Not Supported |
Attachment added | Supported | Not Supported |
Attachment removed | Supported | Not Supported |
Issue closed | Supported | Not Supported |
Issue reopened | Supported | Not Supported |
Work started | Supported | Not Supported |
Work stopped | Supported | Not Supported |
Issue transition | Not Supported | Supported |
Version released | Not Supported | Supported |
Sprint created | Not Supported | Supported |
Sprint started | Not Supported | Supported |
Sprint closed | Not Supported | Supported |
Space Configuration Differences
Feature | Data Center | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
Exclude individual spaces directly | Supported | Not Supported |
Include specific spaces/projects | Supported | Supported |
Notification Card Configuration
Configuration Option | Data Center | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
Do not send message details | Supported | Supported |
Use threads | Supported | Supported |
Show Jira issue details by default | Not Supported | Supported |
Key Behaviour Differences
Area | Data Center | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
Status change handling | Generic event | Dedicated Issue transition event |
Sprint notifications | Not Supported | Supported |
Version release notifications | Not Supported | Supported |
Space exclusion support | Direct exclusion available | Requires manual inclusion approach |
Migration Considerations
When migrating from Data Center to Cloud:
Notification configurations must be recreated manually
Some Jira events may not have direct Cloud equivalents
Cloud-specific functionality may require additional configuration
It is recommended to validate all critical notification workflows after migration.
Support
If you have any questions about feature parity, migration planning, or configuration differences, please contact the Move Work Forward Support Team.
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