Updating the Continuous Dynamic Plugin for Jira Data Center

Download the new Plugin

The latest version of the Continuous Dynamic Plugin for Jira Data Center is available to download from:

Update Process

To update the Continuous Dynamic Plugin for Jira Data Center from v4.0.1 to the latest version, perform the following steps:

  1. From the Jira System Dashboard click the gear icon.

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  2. Click Manage apps.

  3. Log into an Admin account to manage the apps installed on Jira.

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  4. Click Manage apps.

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  5. Click Upload app.

  6. Click the Choose File option.

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  7. Select the latest WHS JIRA Plugin .jar file.

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  8. Click Choose for Upload.

  9. Click Upload.

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  10. Click Close.

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  11. If necessary, refresh the Manage apps page to display the updated Plugin.

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  12. Once this process is complete, the Plugin has been successfully updated.

Plugin Update FAQ

  1. How do I access the Customer Support Portal ?
    Log in to the Black Duck Community.

  2. How do I install the new Plugin ?
    Follow the install process detailed in jira-plugin-download-install.adoc#install_jira_plugin for more information.

  3. Can I download the Plugin from the Atlassian Marketplace ?
    Yes, currently the Plugin is available to download from The Atlassian Marketplace.

  4. Do I need to reconfigure the Plugin ?
    When you update from 4.0.1 or earlier versions to 5.0.1 and above, you don’t need to reconfigure the Plugin.

  5. What will happen to Jira issues already created ?
    Issues created by the prior Plugin will be recognized and handled appropriately by the updated Plugin.

  6. Previously, I manually created tickets for each vulnerability in the Continuous Dynamic Portal. Will the Plugin create duplicates when syncing ?
    Unfortunately the Plugin will not be able to recognize and properly synchronize or transition Jira issues not created by our Plugin.

  7. How do I contact the support team?
    You can log in to the Community Portal and contact Customer Support by creating or responding to a case. If you do not have Community Portal access you can email support@whitehatsec.com.