Migrating from Jira to Azure DevOps involves a structured and systematic approach. The process can generally be divided into two key phases:

1. Exporting Data from Jira: The first phase involves exporting data from Jira into text files. This can be done in batches to ensure that the correct set of items are prepared for import. During this phase, it’s important to evaluate the requirements and scope of your migration. This involves identifying the Jira projects, automation, customizations, and data that need to be migrated. Third-party tools can be used to help convert this data into a format compatible with Azure DevOps​​​​.

2. Importing Data to Azure DevOps: The second phase is the import of the exported data files into work items in Azure DevOps/TFS. During this phase, tools like Azure DevOps Migration Tools or other third-party solutions can be employed. These tools allow for the migration of work items, attachments, comments, and other relevant data. After the migration, it’s crucial to review the migrated data in Azure DevOps to ensure that the information has been transferred accurately and to validate the consistency of work items​​​​.

Additional considerations and features to keep in mind include:

• Real-time Synchronization: Some tools offer the capability for real-time synchronization, which can be important for businesses that need to perform the migration in a live environment. The chosen tool must be reliable enough to perform the migration with minimal downtime​​.

• Advanced Features of Migration Tools: Tools like Jira Azure DevOps Migrator PRO offer advanced features beyond the basic community edition. These include priority support, composite field mappers (to consolidate multiple Jira fields into a single Azure DevOps field), migration of releases and the fixes version field, and the migration of remote links (web links) to work item hyperlinks​​.

Overall, the migration from Jira to Azure DevOps requires careful planning, the right tools, and a thorough understanding of the data and customizations that need to be transferred. Ensuring a successful migration involves meticulously handling each step of the process, from data export in Jira to data validation post-import in Azure DevOps.