Jira is a powerful, yet simple, application, as reflected in its straightforward installation procedures. You have a wide variety of options available so that you can choose how you would like to install and configure your copy. You can mix-and-match different aspects, such as operating systems and databases, to best suit your requirements. The best part is that you can have a setup that consists entirely of open source software, which will bring down the cost and provide you with a reliable infrastructure at the same time.

In the next chapter, we will start to explore various aspects of Jira. The following chapters, starting with projects, will talk about key concepts in any Jira installation.