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How to Visualize Jira Data in Pentaho Dashboards

Kondado makes it simple to bring your Jira project information into Pentaho without any technical setup or intermediate databases. You can replicate data from boards, issues, and sprints on a configurable schedule, keeping your reports current without manual exports. This connection helps teams track project velocity, monitor sprint progress, and identify bottlenecks through clear visual analytics that support better planning decisions.

With automated data replication, your Pentaho reports always reflect the latest task statuses, assignee workloads, and sprint completion rates. Business users can create comprehensive project dashboards without writing code or managing complex infrastructure, enabling faster insights for agile ceremonies and strategic planning sessions.

Kondado connects Jira and Pentaho directly with 13 available pipelines covering 165 fields, including Issues, Boards, and Sprints, with automated updates on schedules from 5 minutes to daily.

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Combining Jira with Pentaho unlocks powerful views of your agile operations. By accessing the Issues pipeline, you can analyze cycle times and identify stalled tasks, while the Boards Sprints pipeline helps you compare velocity across different teams and time periods. The Issues Change History pipeline enables you to track how priorities shift throughout your project lifecycle.

When you blend these datasets in Pentaho, you gain actionable insights into resource allocation, sprint predictability, and project health. Marketing and operations teams can monitor cross-functional initiatives, track deliverable timelines, and make informed decisions about capacity planning without depending on technical specialists.

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Jira data available in Pentaho

13
available pipelines
165
extractable fields

Available integrations

Integration Description
Boards Includes fields such as id, name, and type of the board, along with the associated project ID.
Boards Column Configuration Presents fields such as column name, board ID, and status URL, allowing insight into the board's structure.
Boards Issues Relationship Shows the relationship between issues and boards with fields such as issue ID and issue key.
Boards Sprints Includes information about sprints, such as sprint ID, start date, and sprint state.
Issues Contains fields such as issue ID, key, due date, and current status, enabling task management.
Issues Custom Fields Allows the inclusion of custom fields for issues, facilitating the customization of information.
Issues Change History Records changes with fields such as changelog ID, change date, and change author.
Issues Web Links Includes links related to issues, allowing quick access to external resources.
Issues Activity Logs Provides activity logs with fields such as issue ID and activity date, useful for auditing.
Issues Links Presents links between issues, allowing visualization of relationships and dependencies between tasks.
Projects Includes fields such as id, project name, and project type, enabling effective viewing and management of ongoing projects.
Sprints: relationship with issues Presents fields such as sprint id, board id, and sprint state, facilitating the tracking of progress for related tasks.
Status Contains information on id, status name, and description, allowing understanding of the current state of tasks and their lifecycle.
Boards
Includes fields such as id, name, and type of the board, along with the associated project ID.
Boards Column Configuration
Presents fields such as column name, board ID, and status URL, allowing insight into the board's structure.
Boards Issues Relationship
Shows the relationship between issues and boards with fields such as issue ID and issue key.
Boards Sprints
Includes information about sprints, such as sprint ID, start date, and sprint state.
Issues
Contains fields such as issue ID, key, due date, and current status, enabling task management.
Issues Custom Fields
Allows the inclusion of custom fields for issues, facilitating the customization of information.
Issues Change History
Records changes with fields such as changelog ID, change date, and change author.
Issues Web Links
Includes links related to issues, allowing quick access to external resources.
Issues Activity Logs
Provides activity logs with fields such as issue ID and activity date, useful for auditing.
Issues Links
Presents links between issues, allowing visualization of relationships and dependencies between tasks.
Projects
Includes fields such as id, project name, and project type, enabling effective viewing and management of ongoing projects.
Sprints: relationship with issues
Presents fields such as sprint id, board id, and sprint state, facilitating the tracking of progress for related tasks.
Status
Contains information on id, status name, and description, allowing understanding of the current state of tasks and their lifecycle.

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How to create Jira dashboards in Pentaho

Visualize your data automatically — no spreadsheet exports or custom scripts.

1
Connect Jira as your data source

Add Jira to Kondado by entering your account credentials and authorizing access to your project data. Select the specific pipelines you need, such as Issues or Boards Sprints, to replicate into your analytics environment.

2
Select Pentaho as destination

Choose Pentaho as your destination platform to receive the replicated Jira data through the direct connection. Configure your connection settings to ensure the data flows seamlessly into your visualization environment without intermediate storage.

3
Build dashboards and configure refresh

Design your project reports in Pentaho using the replicated data, then set your preferred update schedule to keep insights current. You can configure automated refreshes ranging from every 5 minutes to daily, ensuring your team always works with the latest project information.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers about visualizing Jira data in Pentaho automatically

How do I connect Jira to Pentaho using Kondado?
Start by adding Jira as a data source in your Kondado account using your standard login credentials. Then select Pentaho as your destination and choose which pipelines you want to replicate, such as Issues or Boards. The setup requires no coding and typically takes just a few minutes to complete.
What Jira KPIs can I track in Pentaho dashboards?
You can monitor sprint velocity, issue resolution times, and team workload distribution using the available data. Track metrics like tasks completed per sprint, average cycle time, and backlog growth to improve planning accuracy. These insights help identify bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation across projects.
How often does Jira data update in Pentaho?
You configure the update frequency based on your business needs, with options ranging from every 5 minutes to daily schedules. This keeps your reports current without manual refreshes while respecting your team's reporting requirements. The automated updates ensure stakeholders always view the latest project statuses.
Can I share Jira dashboards with my team in Pentaho?
Yes, once you build your dashboards in Pentaho, you can distribute them to team members, managers, and stakeholders through standard sharing features. This enables everyone to access consistent project views without needing individual Jira licenses. Your team stays aligned on priorities and progress through centralized visual reports.
Do I need technical skills to set up the Jira Pentaho connection?
No technical expertise is required, as Kondado handles the data replication through a direct connection without intermediate databases. Business users can configure the setup using simple point-and-click interfaces. You do not need to write code or manage API connections manually.
What types of Jira reports work best in Pentaho?
Burndown charts, sprint comparison reports, and workload distribution dashboards translate particularly well into Pentaho visualizations. You can also create executive summaries showing project health across multiple teams or detailed task aging analyses. These reports transform raw Jira data into intuitive graphics that drive standup discussions and retrospective insights.
Can I combine Jira data with other sources in Pentaho?
Yes, you can bring additional data sources into Pentaho alongside your Jira information to create comprehensive business views. For example, combine project timelines with financial data from Excel or customer information from MySQL to analyze resource costs per deliverable. This multi-source approach provides context for your agile metrics and supports holistic decision-making.
Can I send Jira data to other tools besides Pentaho?
Yes, Kondado allows you to route your Jira data to multiple destinations simultaneously. You can send information to Power BI, Looker Studio, or Google Sheets while also maintaining your Pentaho reports. This flexibility ensures different teams can access project insights in their preferred analytics environments.

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