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Recommended VM configuration to use Bold Reports server on Microsoft Azure

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.

VM types for test, development, and production environments

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