--- title: "Xray Server/Data Center and Xray Cloud" canonical: "https://docs.getxray.app/space/XRAYCLOUD/44564726/Xray%20Server%2FData%20Center%20and%20Xray%20Cloud" format: markdown --- Introduction Xray for Jira Cloud is Xray’s primary and most actively evolving solution, designed to support modern, customizable, and scalable Test management in Atlassian Cloud environments. Xray has been available in the Atlassian Marketplace since 2014, initially for Jira Server and Data Center (DC). Xray for Jira Cloud and Xray for Jira Server/Data Center are distinct products, each with its own roadmap and release cycle. While they share the same core concepts and goals, certain features differ due to platform-specific capabilities and architecture. If you are looking to migrate your Jira Server/DC instance to Jira Cloud, please take a look at our Jira Cloud Migration Guide . Feature Comparison Below are the core differences between Xray for Jira Server/Data Center and Xray for Jira Cloud. Go here to learn more about the Xray tiers. Understanding the Icons  - Available in Xray Cloud but with some differences or minor UI adjustments  - Not available in Xray Cloud - Extra option or functionality in Xray Cloud Xray Standard Xray Enterprise Feature Xray for Jira Server/Data Center Xray for Jira Cloud Xray Enterprise Data Center  Xray Enterprise for Jira Cloud Test & Test Type (Manual, Cucumber, Generic)  Xray Custom fields and Test Steps can only be added after Issue creation (edit view).  Unable to filter by labels on predefined Steps.  Xray Custom fields and Test Steps can only be added after Issue creation (edit view).  Unable to filter by labels on predefined Steps. Parameterized Tests Modular Tests Test Case Version Precondition Test Case Designer Test Set  Export to Cucumber available in a different menu "..."   Ability to create ad-hoc Tests Export to Cucumber available in a different menu "...    Ability to create ad-hoc Tests Test Execution  Export to Cucumber available in a different menu "..."  At the coverable Issue, select Test with a specific Test Execution status to start a new execution.  Ability to create ad-hoc Tests  Export to Cucumber available in a different menu "..."  At the coverable Issue, select Test with a specific Test Execution status to start a new execution.    Ability to create ad-hoc Tests Sub-Test Execution  Export to Cucumber available in a different menu "..."  Ability to create ad-hoc Tests  Export to Cucumber available in a different menu "..."  Ability to create ad-hoc Tests Test Run   Test Run archive is done by archiving the Test Execution  Archive options available under the Test Run Table  Test Run archive is done by archiving the Test Execution  Archive options available under the Test Run Table Test Plan  Interface & UI differences  Ability to create ad-hoc Tests  Interface & UI differences Ability to create ad-hoc Tests Dynamic Test Plans Cucumber Tests/ Preconditions Test Environments     Test Environment Management not available as an Xray feature (controlled by dedicated label custom field where you can apply a label gadget for more control)  Ability to manage Test Environments by project and globally   Test Environment Management not available as an Xray feature (controlled by dedicated label custom field where you can apply a label gadget for more control)  Ability to manage Test Environments by project and globally Test Case Importer Test Repository Ability to filter Preconditions and to set views by Test Set  There are navigation & UI differences with no impact on features  Ability to filter Preconditions and to set views by Test Set  There are navigation & UI differences with no impact on features Test Plan Board  Navigation & UI differences with no impact on features  Navigation & UI differences with no impact on features Testing Board Test Step Custom Fields Test Run Custom Fields Automated Step Library / BDD Step Library Remote Jobs Trigger Reporting Center Traceability Overall Requirement Coverage  Historical Requirement Coverage  Tests Plans Report Test Executions Report Test Runs Report Test List Test Sets List Test Executions List Test Plan List Cross-project reports not available on Xray Standard Traceability Overall Test Coverage   Historical Requirement Coverage  Tests Plans Metrics Test Executions Report  Test Runs List Test List Test Sets List Test Executions List Test Plan List Cross-project reports available   Visualization changes in some reports. ie.: Hierarchical and Flat view in Test Coverage Report Traceability Overall Requirement Coverage  Historical Requirement Coverage  Tests Plans Report Test Executions Report Test Runs Report Test List Test Sets List Test Executions List Test Plan List Cross-project reports available  Traceability Overall Test Coverage   Historical Requirement Coverage  Tests Plans Metrics Test Executions Report  Test Runs List Test List Test Sets List Test Executions List Test Plan List Cross-project reports available   Visualization changes in some reports. ie.: Hierarchical and Flat view in Test Coverage Report Gadgets Overall Requirements Coverage  Historical Daily Requirements Coverage  Test Runs Summary  Tests List Test Runs List Tests Evolution Gadget Overall Test Results Requirement List Test Set List - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (filter results) Test Execution List - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (filter results) Test Plan List - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (filter results) Tests by Test - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (pie chart) Overall Test Coverage  Historical Daily Requirements Coverage  Test Runs Summary Tests List Test Runs List   Tests Evolution Gadget Overall Test Results Requirement List Test Set List  Test Execution List  Test Plan List  Test by Test   Differences in designation for some gadgets. Also more gadgets available out-of-the-box in Xray Cloud. Overall Requirements Coverage  Historical Daily Requirements Coverage  Test Runs Summary  Tests List Test Runs List Tests Evolution Gadget Overall Test Results Requirement List Test Set List - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (filter results) Test Execution List - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (filter results) Test Plan List - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (filter results) Tests by Test - obtain the same view with Jira native gadget (pie chart) Overall Test Coverage  Historical Daily Requirements Coverage  Test Runs Summary Tests List Test Runs List   Tests Evolution Gadget Overall Test Results Requirement List Test Set List  Test Execution List  Test Plan List  Test by Test   Differences in designation for some gadgets. Also more gadgets available out-of-the-box in Xray Cloud Fields available for Agile Boards  Requirement Status  Test Execution Status  Test Plan Status  Requirement Status  Test Execution Status  Test Plan Status (In Xray Cloud, it's not possible to add calculated Xray fields to Agile Boards, due to Jira Cloud limitation; please check the available fields here )  Requirement Status  Test Execution Status  Test Plan Status  Requirement Status  Test Execution Status  Test Plan Status (In Xray Cloud, it's not possible to add calculated Xray fields to Agile Boards, due to Jira Cloud limitation; please check the available fields here ) JQL Functions JQL Functions are available for Server/DC here All of the JQL functions are available in Xray Cloud, with one exception. Check here which ones are available. Please note: these functions are currently in Beta. JQL Functions are available for Server/DC here All of the JQL functions are available in Xray Cloud, with one exception. Check here which ones are available Xray Notification (Xray Events) Details  here Details here Storage (Attachments) N/A 100 GB N/A Unlimited Integrations Xporter , eazyBI, Structure, Confluence, Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity Xporter, Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub, Git Lab, Bitbucket Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Travis CI, Circle CI, Maven, Gradle, Scriptrunner Xporter, eazyBI, Structure, Confluence, Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity Xporter, Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub, Git Lab, Bitbucket Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Travis CI, Circle CI, Maven, Gradle, Scriptrunner Xray API Extends Jira's REST API. Able to import multiple reports and manage all entities. REST API : able to import multiple reports. GraphQL API : manage all entities. API Rate Limit: when moving to Cloud, you may face API rate limits. As Xray uses Jira API in most of their requests, please contact Atlassian Support to understand what is the limit for your instance. Extends Jira's REST API. Able to import multiple reports and manage all entities. REST API: able to import multiple reports. GraphQL API: manage all entities. API Rate Limit: when moving to Cloud, you may face API rate limits. As Xray uses Jira API in most of their requests, please contact Atlassian Support to understand what is the limit for your instance. Automation frameworks/formats supported Cucumber, Xray, JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, xUnit, Robot framework, Robot framework v4.0, Behave Cucumber, Xray, JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, xUnit, Robot Framework, Behave Cucumber, Xray, JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, xUnit, Robot framework, Robot framework v4.0, Behave Cucumber, Xray, JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, xUnit, Robot Framework, Behave History Tab The History tab shows all of the Issue's operations/updates history The History tab shows the following Issue’s operations/updates: Changing the Test Type. Changing the Test Definition or Steps. Linking the Test with other entities (Preconditions, Test Plans, Test Sets, etc.). Moving the Test between folders on the Test Repository. Attachment addition. Test Execution. The History tab shows all of the Issue's operations/updates history The History tab shows the following Issue’s operations/updates: Changing the Test Type. Changing the Test Definition or Steps. Linking the Test with other entities (Preconditions, Test Plans, Test Sets, etc.). Moving the Test between folders on the Test Repository. Attachment addition. Test Execution. AI Test Case Generation AI Test Model Generator AI Test Script Generation AI Test Prioritization Rovo Test Plan Summarizer Administration & Configuration Please refer to documentation the article  [Xray] What is the difference between Administration & Configuration in Xray Server/DC vs Xray Cloud? for more details on the differences in configuration and administration. Go here to know more about the Xray tiers . Cloud vs Data Center: Performance and Data Residency Data Storage Differences When using Xray Server/DC , most Xray data is stored in Jira custom fields, within the same database as Jira itself. This means: Access to Xray data is very fast, as it is retrieved directly from the local Jira database. Since the Xray data is part of the Jira Issue record, it loads at the same time as the Issue itself. In Xray Cloud , the architecture is different. Atlassian does not store third-party app data on its own servers, as it has no control over that data. As a result, Xray data is stored separately from Jira’s data, on Xray Cloud servers. This means: All information previously stored in Jira custom fields has been replaced with Xray entities. These entities are stored outside Jira, on Xray’s own infrastructure. How Data Loads in Xray Cloud When you open an Issue or a panel such as the Testing Board or the Test Run screen: Jira Issue data is retrieved from Atlassian’s servers via API. Once that completes, a separate API request is sent to Xray servers to fetch the related Xray data. The total loading time is therefore: the time to retrieve a Jira Issue data + the time to retrieve Xray data. Because of the Cloud architecture, there will always be a slight delay between Jira Issue data loading and Xray data appearing. Xray continuously work to reduce this delay, and every Xray Cloud release includes performance improvements toward that goal. Typical Response Times Xray API response times are considered normal when they range between 1000 ms and 2000 ms , with occasional spikes slightly above this range (these values might vary, being slightly above or lower does not mean instant low performance). When evaluating Xray Cloud performance, Xray focuses on individual API call times . For example: Loading the Test Run screen may require multiple API calls to fetch attachments, iterations, and defects. Even if each call completes in under one second, the total load time for the page may exceed one second due to the number of calls involved. Xray Cloud Domains Global: https://xray.cloud.getxray.app/ US: https://us.xray.cloud.getxray.app/ EU: https://eu.xray.cloud.getxray.app/ Australia: https://au.xray.cloud.getxray.app/ Data Residency and Performance Impact By default, Xray Cloud data is stored on our servers in North Carolina, US . With Data Residency , you can choose to store your Xray data in: Europe (Germany). Australia (Sydney). Placing your Xray data closer to your users can reduce network latency and improve loading times.   If you have questions or technical issues, please contact the Support team via the Customer Portal (Jira service management)  or  send us a message using the in-app chat .