Deploy Bold Reports® Evaluation on Docker

The Bold Reports® Evaluation Image streamlines the Bold Reports® evaluation process by integrating a PostgreSQL server within the Bold Reports® container. This image tag is intended for evaluation purposes only and should not be used in production environments.

How do I deploy the Bold Reports® evaluation image with Docker Compose?

You deploy the Bold Reports® evaluation image using Docker Compose, with volume mounts configured for data persistence. Follow these steps:

  1. Download the Docker Compose file by using the following command:

    curl -o docker-compose.yml "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/boldreports/bold-reports-docker/refs/heads/master/deploy/single-container-eval-no-license/docker-compose.yml"

  2. Run the following command. It starts the Bold Reports® application container and displays the Bold Reports® container logs, which show the installation status of the Bold Reports® application.

    docker-compose up -d; docker-compose logs -f boldreports

    The following screenshot shows the output of the docker-compose up command.

    docker-compose-up

  3. Access the Bold Reports® application by entering the URL as http://localhost:8090 or http://host-ip:8090 in the browser. The application configures its startup in the background and displays the license activation page within a few seconds. You can either activate your license using the available option or try the trial version by selecting the Proceed with 30 Days Trial option.

    The following screenshot shows the license activation (registration) page.

    registration-page

    Note: The default port number mentioned in the compose file is 8090. If you change the port number, use that port number to access the Bold Reports® application.

  4. After you select the license option, the application redirects you to the reports listing page.

    Note:
    1. The deployment steps above are recommended for evaluation purposes only. For a production use case, you need to mount the volume to the host path location or online storage and use managed DB servers.
    2. Don’t use localhost IP (http://127.0.0.1) with port to access the application.

Shutdown and cleanup

Bold Reports® evaluation containers are stopped and removed with Docker Compose commands.

The command docker-compose down removes the containers and default network, but preserves the volumes of Bold Reports® and PostgreSQL.

The command docker-compose down —volumes removes the containers, default network, and all the volumes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the Bold Reports® evaluation image in production?

No. The Bold Reports® evaluation image is intended for evaluation purposes only and should not be used in production environments.

Which port does the Bold Reports® evaluation image use?

The Bold Reports® compose file uses port 8090 by default. If you change it, use your new port number to access the application.

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