To deploy Bold BI server on Microsoft Azure, the following prerequisites are necessary:
A Microsoft Azure subscription is required. If you do not already have one, you can avail of the free trial on the Microsoft Azure website.
You will need the Bold BI Enterprise Edition. Please ensure you have the appropriate license and download the build by following the instructions provided in this help link.
Microsoft Remote Desktop must be installed on your computer. This is necessary to sign in to the Virtual Machine (VM) where the Bold BI Server is installed. Note that 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 link. For Linux users, rdesktop can be utilized to connect to your Azure VM running Microsoft Windows. Additional information on how to connect and log on to an Azure virtual machine running Windows can be found on the Microsoft Azure website.