SCPA Confluence 6.15.10 + PostgreSQL 9.6 Deployment Plan

Project: South Carolina Ports Authority Cloud Migration

Created: 2026-06-18

Status: UPDATED - Changed from 6.9.1 to 6.15.10 (Latest 6.x LTS)

🎯 Why Confluence 6.15.10

Advantages Over 6.9.1

• Latest 6.x LTS: Final and most stable release in the 6.x series

• Security Updates: All critical security patches included

• PostgreSQL Compatibility: Full support for PostgreSQL 9.6-12

• Performance Improvements: Better memory management and caching

• Bug Fixes: 500+ fixes and improvements over 6.9.1

• Add-on Compatibility: Better marketplace app support

• Mobile Experience: Enhanced responsive design

🏗️ Architecture Decision

Single EC2 Instance (Recommended)

• Instance: t3.large (2 vCPU, 8GB RAM)

• Storage: 120GB+ EBS GP3 (separate volumes)

• PostgreSQL: 9.6.24 (optimized for Confluence 6.15.10)

• Java: OpenJDK 8 (required)

• Cost: ~$70-90/month production

⚡ Performance Optimization

Enhanced JVM Configuration (6.15.10 Optimized)

Database Tuning Enhancements

• Connection Pool: 30-50 connections (6.15.10 handles more efficiently)

• Memory Settings: shared_buffers=512MB, effective_cache_size=2GB

• Query Optimization: Enhanced statistics and planner settings

• UUID Support: Extension enabled for advanced features

🔧 Installation Scripts Package

Complete automated installation scripts updated for Confluence 6.15.10:

🆕 Script Enhancements for 6.15.10

• Enhanced JVM Configuration: G1GC optimizations, better memory management

• Database Optimization: Connection pooling, query performance tuning

• Security Improvements: Latest security configurations and patches

• Health Monitoring: Automated health check scripts

• Backup Enhancement: Better backup procedures with compression

• Performance Tuning: Caching and search optimizations

☁️ CDK Infrastructure Alignment

🔒 Security Configuration

Network Security

• 🔐 Private subnet deployment (no direct internet access)

• 🛡️ Application Load Balancer with SSL termination

• 🚪 Security groups with minimal access principles

• 📊 VPC flow logs enabled for monitoring

Application Security

• 🔑 Strong password policies enforced

• 🔐 TLS 1.2+ encryption for all traffic

• 🔄 Regular security updates via Atlassian channels

• 📋 Comprehensive audit logging enabled

💰 Cost Analysis (Updated)

Minimal cost increase for significant stability and feature improvements

📋 Implementation Timeline

Phase 1: Infrastructure Validation (Day 1)

• ✅ CDK infrastructure verification (already aligned)

• 🔍 Security group and network connectivity check

• 🎯 SSL certificate and DNS validation

• 🛠️ System preparation and hardening

Phase 2: Enhanced Database Setup (Day 1-2)

• 🐘 PostgreSQL 9.6.24 installation with 6.15.10 optimizations

• ⚡ Performance tuning and connection pooling

• 🎯 Confluence database creation with UUID extension

• 🔍 Connection testing and optimization validation

Phase 3: Confluence 6.15.10 Installation (Day 2-3)

• ☕ Java 8 installation and configuration

• 📦 Confluence 6.15.10 download and setup

• 🎛️ Enhanced JVM configuration with G1GC

• 🔗 Database connection and wizard completion

• 🎫 License application and initial setup

🎯 Success Criteria

• ✅ Confluence accessible via https://confluence-test.scports.forty8fiftylabs.xyz

• ✅ User authentication and space management functional

• ✅ Page creation, editing, and real-time collaboration working

• ✅ Mobile interface responsive and functional

• ✅ Database performance meets SLA (<2s page loads)

• ✅ SSL certificate properly configured

• ✅ Automated backup procedures tested

• ✅ Health monitoring active

🚀 Key Improvements in 6.15.10

Performance Enhancements

• ⚡ Better Page Loading: Improved caching mechanisms

• 🔍 Enhanced Search: Faster and more relevant results

• 💾 Database Optimization: Better query performance

• 📱 Mobile Performance: Optimized responsive design

Feature Improvements

• 🤝 Collaborative Editing: Real-time page collaboration

• 🔗 Smart Links: Enhanced link previews and embedding

• 📊 Space Management: Better administration tools

• 🔌 Add-on Support: Latest marketplace compatibility

📝 Next Steps

1. 📋 Stakeholder Approval: Confirm 6.15.10 meets business requirements

2. 📦 Download Scripts: Access updated 6.15.10 installation package

3. 🚀 Execute Installation: Run enhanced scripts on existing CDK infrastructure

4. 🎛️ Complete Configuration: Setup wizard with 6.15.10 features

5. 🎫 License Application: Apply Confluence Server license

6. 🏗️ Space Setup: Configure project spaces and permissions

7. 👥 User Training: Train team on 6.15.10 enhancements

8. ✅ Go-Live: Production deployment and cutover

📚 Documentation Package

All updated documentation available in project workspace:

• 📋 Deployment Plan: Complete 6.15.10 strategy and timeline

• 🔧 Installation Scripts: Enhanced automation with optimizations

• 📊 Version Comparison: 6.15.10 vs 6.9.1 benefits analysis

• 💰 Cost Analysis: Updated pricing and resource requirements

• 🎯 Success Metrics: Performance and functionality criteria

🎉 Ready to deploy Confluence 6.15.10 with confidence!