Rice Wiki (Confluence) is Moving to the Cloud

The Transition (The "What" and "When")

Q: Why are we moving to Confluence Cloud?

A: As part of our commitment to modernizing our digital workspace, we are migrating to Atlassian Cloud to provide a faster, more secure, and more intuitive collaboration environment. This move reduces technical overhead and gives you immediate access to the latest features without waiting for manual updates.

Active Sites Only: To ensure a clean, fast environment, we are migrating only active sites (Modified 2023 or later). Archival or inactive content will not be moved to the cloud instance unless requested by the site owner.

Q: When is the migration happening?

A: The transition date will be communicated here when it is determined.

Q: Do I need to do anything to prepare?

A: No heavy lifting is required! Just make note of the migration date once it is communicated, and begin using the new URL on that morning.

Q: How do I access the new site? 

A: The new URL will be published for access prior to implementation. Stay tuned.

Content & Access (The "How")

Q: Will I lose any of my pages or data?

A: Absolutely not. Every space, page, and space key is being migrated. To ensure a safety net, the old system will remain available in read-only mode for a short period following the migration so you can verify your content.

Q: How do I log in to the new platform?

A: We’ve streamlined access via Single Sign-On (SSO). Simply use your standard Rice login credentials to enter the site once the migration is live.

Q: Will my page links change? 

A: While the base URL is changing to the Cloud format, your existing space keys and page structures will remain identical. You should update any personal bookmarks or hard coded links in other documents to reflect the new Cloud URL.

Features & Support (The "Now What")

Q: What is different about the new interface?

A: You’ll notice a "Modern UI"—it’s a cleaner, more responsive layout. Key improvements include:

• Faster Performance: Pages load quicker, and the editing experience is smoother.

• Smart Search: An upgraded search engine that helps you find related work and pages with much higher accuracy.

• Improved Navigation: A more intuitive sidebar and header to help you move between spaces efficiently.