This section outlines the recommended VM configuration for installing the Bold Reports server on Microsoft Azure. Selecting the correct VM configuration is crucial for experiencing optimal performance with Bold Reports. For a comprehensive list of all VM types and sizes, please refer to this link: Windows Virtual Machine Types.
Virtual Machines of the General Purpose type are ideally suited for test and development environments, as well as for production environments processing low to medium levels of traffic data. For detailed information regarding the sizes of General Purpose virtual machines, please refer to our comprehensive guide on General Purpose VM sizes.
| Component | Azure Virtual Machine |
| Recommended Series | B, DCv2, Dv2, DSv2, Dv3, DSv3, Dav4, Dasv4 |
| CPU | 4+ vCPU | Operating System | Windows Server OS 2012 R2+ |
| Memory | 16+ GB RAM |
| Storage | 100 GB or larger volume for Bold Reports server storage |
Note: The above-recommended configuration machine can also be used for low-traffic production servers.
The Optimized VM type is suitable for high-traffic and large data processing production environments. For details on Memory Optimized VM sizes, please refer to the Memory Optimized VM sizes section.
| Component | Azure Virtual Machine |
| Recommended Series | Dv2, DSv2, Ev3, Esv3, Eav4, Easv4, Edv4, Edsv4 |
| CPU | 16+ vCPU | Operating System | Windows Server OS 2012 R2+ |
| Memory | 64+ GB RAM |
| Storage | 100 GB or larger volume for Bold Reports server storage |