Recommended Azure App service configuration to use Bold Reports® on the Microsoft Azure App service

The recommended Azure App Service configuration for Bold Reports® depends on whether you run a test, development, or production environment. For a complete list of Azure App Service plans, see the Windows Azure App service plan pricing page.

Choose the correct Azure App Service configuration to get a better experience with Bold Reports®.

Which Azure App Service plan should I use for each environment?

Bold Reports® can run on the basic service plan in a test or development environment. You can also use the same basic service plan for production if your app receives only low or medium-level traffic.

Bold Reports® test and development environments use the B3 App Service plan with the following specifications.

Component Azure App Service
App Service Plan B3
CPU 4+ vCPU
Memory 7+ GB RAM
Storage 10 GB or larger volume for Bold Reports® server storage

NOTE: You can also use this recommended Azure App Service configuration for low-traffic production servers.

Use the Premium service plan in a high-traffic, large-data processing production environment. For more information about the Premium service plan, see App service plans.

Bold Reports® production environments use the P3v2 App Service plan with the following specifications.

Component Azure App Service
App Service Plan P3v2
CPU 4+ vCPU
Memory 14+ GB RAM
Storage 50 GB or larger volume for Bold Reports® server storage

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the B3 plan for production?

Yes. You can use the B3 configuration for low-traffic production servers. Use the Premium service plan for high-traffic, large-data processing production environments.

How much storage does Bold Reports® need in production?

The recommended production configuration uses a 50 GB or larger volume for Bold Reports® server storage.

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