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The majority of Atlassian’s cloud and server products provide the same benefits for their customers, but in the case of SubSpace Navigation for Confluence, there are some additional features that the cloud version offers compared to the server version.
In the following section, there is an overview of all the functionalities offered by SubSpace Navigation for Confluence, Cloud and Server.
Note: Due to the technical constraints of the cloud environment, there might be some limitations of the SubSpace Navigation cloud functionalities.
Functionality | Cloud | Server/DC |
|---|---|---|
Configuring SubSpace Navigation bar | Configure and display SubSpace Navigation bar system-wide. | Configure and display SubSpace Navigation bar system-wide, features of Confluence can be used to limit the display on certain pages. |
Configuring and displaying Navigation macro | Configure and display the navigation macro in the content of a page. | Configure and display the navigation macro in the content of a page. |
Features | Cloud | Server/DC |
|---|---|---|
Displaying more elements in the mega menu | Left and Right arrows are displayed when the mega menu contains multiple elements configured. | More option button available when the mega menu contains multiple elements configured. |
Error messages in invalid fields | Multiple displayed error messages throughout the app. | Displayed error messages only when required fields are not filled. |
You can change the SubSpace Navigation color, icon image and configure where your home icon links to. | Not applied | |
You can display the respective space logo or icon on the left of the space in Navigation Menu. | Not applied | |
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You can choose the Default Menu that will be displayed in all Confluence spaces. Also, you create multiple menus and specify in which spaces they will be displayed. | Not applied | |
You can search for Navigation items within the Menu Configuration. | Not applied | |
You can see a live preview of all the changes you apply to SubSpace Navigation in the configuration dialog. | Not applied | |
Confirmation on delete | A confirmation dialog appears as to confirm the deletion of an element. | Not applied |
Confirmation on cancelling the Navigation Configuration and Navigation macro | A confirmation dialog appears when there are changes applied that might get lost and you click on “Cancel”. | Not applied |
Validation of Max Depth input field in the macro | Warning message displayed when input field is not a valid number | Not applied |
Overlaying the SubSpace mega menu with the Confluence page | Technical limitation in Cloud, the opened mega menu will move down the content of the page | Menu overlays the content of the page |
So, why should you go Cloud?
Atlassian’s end of support for server, as of February 2, 2024.
The cloud version offers easier configuration for the admins.
The cloud version offers better usability and additional features - specifically: live preview offers a live representation of the top-level items of the menu, left and right arrows simplify your experience when the menu contains multiple items, and confirmation dialogues allow you to recover from an unintentional action. Style Configuration will be offered soon to meet customers’ requirements for navigation customization.
With the cloud version, you get instant access to new feature releases and automatic upgrades, alleviating the need for manual work.
If you need more information to help you decide if moving from server to cloud is a good option for you for the entire Atlassian suite, check out our Atlassian Cloud Migration Center.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions right here or set up a live product demo with one of our engaging team members here.
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