Integrating Bold Reports with an Existing Bold BI Installation on Linux using Nginx

This article explains how to integrate Bold Reports with an existing Bold BI installation in a Linux environment using Nginx. It covers the configuration changes, deployment steps, and verification process to ensure both applications work together seamlessly. By following this guide, you can configure Bold Reports to use the existing Bold BI infrastructure without requiring a separate installation.

Step 1: Download and Extract the Bold Reports Linux Package

1. Register and download the Bold Reports® Linux package from here

2. Download the Bold Reports® Linux package by running the following command:

   sudo wget {Bold Reports Linux package link} 
   

3. Extract the zip file by running the following command:

   sudo unzip {Bold Reports Linux package zip file} 
   

4. Change the directory to BoldReports_EnterpriseReporting-Linux by running the following command:

   cd BoldReports_EnterpriseReporting-Linux
   

5. You can find the install-boldreports.sh and uninstall-boldreports.sh inside the unzipped folder:

   

Step 2: Integrate Bold Reports with the Existing Bold BI Application

1. Delete the install-boldreports.sh and uninstall-boldreports.sh files from the unzipped Bold Reports Linux package using the following commands.

      rm -rf install-boldreports.sh
   
      rm -rf uninstall-boldreports.sh
   

2. Copy and replace the attached install-boldreports.sh and uninstall-boldreports.sh files in the unzipped folder location.

   install-boldreports.sh
   uninstall-boldreports.sh

3. After replacing both files, run the following command to integrate Bold Reports with the existing Bold BI application:

   sudo bash install-boldreports.sh -i {new} -u {user} -h {host URL} -n {true or false}
   

   For example: sudo bash install-boldreports.sh -i new -u root -h https://reports-integration.demo.com -n true

   When prompted, type yes and press Enter to continue integrating Bold Reports with the existing Bold BI installation.

   

   Note: Application URL should be same as Bold BI’s URL.

4. Once the installation completes successfully and you see a log similar to the one below, open the application in your browser and navigate to the Administration page.

   

Step 3: Configure Bold Reports

1. Navigate to the /ums/sites page: <application-url>/ums/sites -> Settings -> Manage License and activate the bold reports license by following below document

   Bold Reports License activation

2. After activating the license navigate to the /ums/sites page: <application-url>/ums/sites and click create site:

   

3. Choose Enterprise Reporting from the drop down and provide site details:

   

4. Provide the DB details and click next:

   

5. Select the admin user and click Create and launch site:

   

Additional Reference:

• Integrating Bold BI with an existing Bold Reports Installation on Linux