Prerequisites to use the Bold Reports® server on AWS

To use the Bold Reports® Report Server on AWS, you need an AWS subscription, a Bold Reports® Enterprise Edition license, and Remote Desktop.

What do I need before deploying Bold Reports® on AWS?

You need the following items before you deploy the Bold Reports® Report Server on AWS:

  1. An AWS subscription with the required privileges.

  2. Bold Reports® On-Premises Edition. Make sure you have the appropriate license, and download the build by following the registration and download instructions.

  3. Microsoft Remote Desktop installed on your computer. You need it to sign in to the Virtual Machine (VM) where the Bold Reports® Server is installed. Remote Desktop comes pre-installed on Windows-based operating systems.

How do I connect from a Mac or Linux computer?

Mac and Linux users connect to the Bold Reports® EC2 instance with a separate Remote Desktop client.

NOTE: If you are using a Mac, the Remote Desktop client can be installed from the Microsoft Remote Desktop client page. For Linux users, you can use rdesktop to connect to your EC2 instance running Microsoft Windows.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install Remote Desktop on Windows?

No. Remote Desktop comes pre-installed on Windows-based operating systems.

Which Bold Reports® edition do I need on AWS?

You need Bold Reports® On-Premises Edition with the appropriate license.

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