![Customer Testimonials
“In about one week of use of your trial, we were able to
increase productivity and responsiveness through our team
by at least two-fold. We can’t live without it [JIRA] now.”
Charles DeLauder, American Apparel
“I just want to say though, we are absolutely impressed with
the work you guys have done... Our project management
lifeline exists in JIRA and without a doubt, it is one of the
single most useful tools we have here.”
Aaron Godert of Cornell University
Akeles Consulting](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/introductiontojira-090224234432-phpapp01-100513004648-phpapp02/85/Introduction-to-JIRA-21-320.jpg)
Introduction to JIRA
- 2. Agenda • What is JIRA • JIRA Concepts • Features • Why JIRA • Live Demonstration • Q&A Akeles Consulting
- 3. What is JIRA? • JIRA lets you prioritize, assign, track, report and audit your ‘issues’, from software bugs and helpdesk tickets to project tasks and change requests • More than just an issue tracker, JIRA is an extensible platform that you can customize to match your business processes • JIRA improves productivity by cutting down on time wasted on tracking issues and coordination • JIRA improves quality by ensuring all tasks are recorded down with all the details and followed up till completion Akeles Consulting
- 4. One application. Many uses. Bugs/Change Requests Tracking Help-desk / Support / Customer Service Project Management Task Tracking Requirements Management Workflow / Process Management Akeles Consulting
- 5. Agenda • What is JIRA • JIRA Concepts • Features • Why JIRA • Live Demonstration • Q&A Akeles Consulting
- 6. JIRA Concepts: Projects, Issues & Subtasks Level 1 Project Categories Projects Level 2 Components (sub-section) Versions (milestones) Issues Level 3 Issue Types Issue Types Level 4 Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Akeles Consulting
- 7. Example: A Software Development Project Project Categories Level 1 Information Technology Project Time Tracking Application Level 2 Components Versions User Interface, Reports, Workflow 0.1, 0.2, 1.0, 1.1, 1.1.1, 2.0 Issues Level 3 New Feature Bug Support Ticket Level 4 Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Akeles Consulting
- 8. Example: A Helpdesk Environment Project Categories Level 1 Information Technology Project Desktop Support Level 2 Components Versions Operating System, Email, Pricing Q1, Q2, Q3 Issues Level 3 Problem Issue Purchase Request Akeles Consulting
- 9. Example: An Aerospace Engineering Project Project Categories Level 1 Aeronautical Division Project Jet Fighter Level 2 Components Versions Wings, Landing Gear, Fuselage Design, Construction, Test Flight Issues Level 3 Task Bug Verification Request Level 4 Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Sub-Tasks Akeles Consulting
- 10. JIRA Concepts - Workflow Customizable workflows to meet business needs Akeles Consulting
- 11. Agenda • What is JIRA • JIRA Concepts • Features • Why JIRA • Live Demonstration • Q&A Akeles Consulting
- 12. JIRA Features – Issue Creation • Creating tasks, bug reports, feature requests, helpdesk tickets, is a breeze • No need to transcribe issues from emails to Excel worksheet anymore • Issue can be easily created via – Web: Filling the form on the Web page – Email: Sending an email to a preconfigured email address • Allows customizable items for different issues types Akeles Consulting
- 13. JIRA Features – Reports • JIRA delivers real-time, relevant information in a convenient format • JIRA enables the management to have clear visibility of the situation Akeles Consulting
- 14. Jira Features – Roadmaps • JIRA enables you to know what is outstanding and when issues are scheduled to be resolved Akeles Consulting
- 15. Jira Features – Notifications • JIRA enables you to receive the information you need, when you need it. • Configurable email alerts as and when issues are updated • Optional emails to remind on overdue tasks • Subscribe to weekly/monthly reports on issue status Akeles Consulting
- 16. Jira Features – Powerful Search • Find precisely what you are looking for in seconds • Search can be saved as filters and reused • Powerful and flexible searching • Supports searching of customized fields too Akeles Consulting
- 17. Jira Features – Others • Secure – JIRA provides fine-grained enterprise level security • Usable – Intuitive interface designed with both business and technical users in mind • Track – Keep track of all activities, changes and work logged against issues • Administration – A low maintenance system with straightforward administration capability • Extensible – With over 100 plugins contributed by the community • Open – An open API, full source code access allow for further integration and customization of JIRA functionality Akeles Consulting
- 18. Agenda • What is JIRA • JIRA Concepts • Features • Why JIRA • Live Demonstration • Q&A Akeles Consulting
- 19. Who uses JIRA Over 10,000 customers in more than 90 countries Akeles Consulting
- 20. Top 10 reasons to use JIRA 1. Features you won’t find elsewhere 2. It … just … works 3. Fair, upfront licensing policy 4. Battle tested by the world corporations 5. The information you need, when you need it 6. Easily customizable and extensible 7. Legendary service 8. Jira runs anywhere 9. Continually improving 10. Recognized with many industry awards Akeles Consulting
- 21. Customer Testimonials “In about one week of use of your trial, we were able to increase productivity and responsiveness through our team by at least two-fold. We can’t live without it [JIRA] now.” Charles DeLauder, American Apparel “I just want to say though, we are absolutely impressed with the work you guys have done... Our project management lifeline exists in JIRA and without a doubt, it is one of the single most useful tools we have here.” Aaron Godert of Cornell University Akeles Consulting
- 22. Agenda • What is JIRA • JIRA Concepts • Features • Why JIRA • Live Demonstration • Q&A Akeles Consulting