Prerequisites to use Bold Reports® server on GCP

To use the Bold Reports® Report Server on GCP, you need a GCP subscription, a Bold Reports® license, and Remote Desktop.

What do I need before deploying on GCP?

Bold Reports® Report Server on GCP needs the following items:

  1. GCP subscription with required privileges.
  2. You need Bold Reports® Server. Make sure you have the appropriate license, and download the build by following the instructions in the registration and download help.
  3. Remote Desktop must be 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect to a GCP Windows instance from a Mac or Linux machine?

To reach the Bold Reports® Server VM from a Mac, install the Remote Desktop client. On Linux, use rdesktop.

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