The Ultimate Jira Admin Guide

What do auditors actually want from your Jira system—and why do so many teams get it wrong? Learn the four pillars of compliant digital systems and why agile doesn’t have to be the enemy of control.

Can Jira Cloud really be trusted in a regulated environment? Here’s what it gets right, where it falls short, and how to close the gaps without losing your agility.

Is Jira your system of record — or just a workflow engine? Learn how this one decision affects your entire validation approach—and why the right project structure is critical for compliance.

Who can see what, and when? Discover how to use roles, groups, and advanced security features to prevent unauthorized access without creating a usability nightmare.

Can your workflow enforce compliance—or quietly let violations slip through? Learn how to lock down transitions, require signatures, and prevent risky edits.

Not all e-signatures are created equal. Find out what Part 11 really requires—and how to implement signatures in Jira that actually pass inspection.

Can you prove who did what, when, and why? Discover which native features fall short—and the essential apps that fill in the gaps for traceability and audit readiness.

What can you safely automate in a validated system? Learn how to streamline your process without introducing compliance risk—or creating brittle, black-box workflows.

What if Jira could manage everything from requirements to testing—and maintain traceability the whole way through? Learn the exact toolchain to make that happen.

Is validation just a fancy word for testing — or something more? And what exactly is GAMP 5, and how is it useful? This chapter cuts through the jargon to reveal what actually needs to be validated in Jira, and why.

How do you validate Jira without drowning in documents? Learn how to create a lean, audit-ready plan that balances risk, effort, and clarity.

Which documents do you really need — and how do you create them without reinventing the wheel? Get a guided tour through every core deliverable.

Can you stay compliant and move fast in a cloud environment? Learn how to manage vendor updates, internal changes, and incidents without falling out of a validated state.

If something goes wrong, could you recover — and prove it? Discover what Atlassian does (and doesn’t) protect, and how to build a recovery strategy that meets regulatory expectations.

A: This book is for you if:

• You work in the life sciences (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, etc.) or another highly-regulated industry (healthcare, aerospace, finance, etc.).
• You are responsible for configuring, validating, or managing Jira Cloud for regulated use case. (Or you have Jira Data Center and are preparing to migrate to Jira Cloud.)

This book is not for you if:

• You do not work in a highly-regulated industry. Much of this book will not apply to you.
• You have Jira Data Center and do not intend to migrate to Jira Cloud. This book is specifically written for Jira Cloud administration.
• You are a regular Jira user and have no configuration, validation, or system management responsibilities in Jira Cloud.

A: No, probably not. Some of the topics in Part II (Configuration) and Part IV (Operation) may be helpful. Some industries have similar security and data recovery requirements as the highly-regulated ones. But otherwise, the concerns addressed in this book are unique to industries where compliance and audit-readiness are critical.

A: You get instant access to the current full draft, which includes all 14 chapters and over 200 pages of content. The final version will be delivered automatically once it’s complete.

A: The current draft includes every planned chapter across all four parts: Introduction, Configuration, Validation, and Operation. You’ll find detailed guidance on everything from implementing electronic signatures to creating a GAMP 5–aligned validation plan.

A: You’ll receive both a downloadable PDF and access to an online LiveBook version. The LiveBook lets you read from any device and will be updated as future revisions are released.

No. This is only planned as a digital eBook.

A: This book is written explicitly for Jira Cloud. Some of the content is relevant to Jira Data Center. But all the step-by-step instructions, validation strategies, and risk mitigations are specifically written for Jira Cloud.

A: Yes. Even if your system is already in use, this guide can help you identify compliance gaps, improve audit readiness, and maintain a validated state as Jira Cloud evolves.

A: While no book can guarantee the outcome of an audit, this guide is designed to help you prepare for one with confidence — by implementing workflow controls, signatures, audit trails, and validation processes that align with GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 expectations.

A: Yes. The book is written for Jira admins, development leads, and IT managers — regardless of whether you have a formal validation background. Complex topics are broken down into plain language with actionable steps.

Yes. Most readers contribute between $30 and $50, but you can choose to pay any price you think is fair as long as it meets the minimum price of $7.

A: Yes. Your pre-order is backed by a 7-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied, just reply to your receipt email within 7 days and you’ll receive a full refund.