Library's Future at stake! Please Read

[TheDarkPsycho]

Well...I'm having a fun time.

So, our library runs on a platform called Confluence. This is an enterprise tool used for collaboration and knowledge sharing - in other words, a wiki. Also one of several tools I specialize in.

In specific it runs a version called Confluence Server - meaning it runs on a machine I own. Today, the company that makes Confluence announced they are discontinuing the Server versions. The timeline is as follows.

On Feb 2, 2021, they are getting rid of the $10 tier, making the lowest tier $1,300 USD.
On Feb 2, 2024 they are stopping all updates and ending support.

This is a bit complicated, but my annual renewal for the product is in December. I'll be able to renew at the current price this year, but I won't be able to renew the following year, which means I'll lose out on security updates and upgrades. Just saying, I'm not running the platform if I can't keep it safe.

This leaves me with a quandry. I can attempt a migration to their Cloud product. These kinds of projects are what I specialize in for work, so I can do it. However, it will cost me more ($10/month rather than $10/yr), and honestly, Confluence Cloud is much worse than Confluence Server.

I can try to find a migration path to some other platform. This...should be possible, but I'm not sure how at this point in time.

So, I wanted to hear your thoughts. Is the library worth it? Should we convert articles to Forum posts? Or Mediawiki? Or try to find a new platform? Please let me know what you think.

Thank You,
Your Psycho

[TheDarkPsycho]

Well, it's been a busy busy week (and change) for me.

For those of you who don't know, I have another project that I've been writing on for about a year now.

https://thejiraguy.com

Yeah, boring technical stuff. But it's been a hit with its target audience, so I can't complain.

And apparently the article I wrote on the changes that are affecting our Library caught Atlassian's attention. They have chosen to help out the blog (and by extension us here on pax) by paying for my license costs through Feb 2024. Which literally saves me thousands of dollars. SO, we have three years to figure out a new home for the Library.

I'm currently evaluating a few options and will let you know when I have something solid, but at least we have some breathing room. Huzzah!