Migrate Bold BI Application from Linux to Windows.

This section explains how to migrate the Bold BI application from a Linux environment to a Windows environment. It is assumed that the Bold BI DB server has public access, either through a Managed instance or a server deployed in an online VM. To migrate the database, you can refer to this article: link. Follow the steps below to migrate the Bold BI instance from Linux to Windows.

1. Backup the app_data folder from the Linux machine located at /var/www/bold-service.
   
   
2. Deploy the Bold BI application in the Windows environment by following this document.
3. Follow this documentation for adding SSL Bindings for Windows Deployment.

   Note: You can use the same DNS or new DNS for Windows deployment.

4. Restore the app_data on the Windows machine in the following location: {Deployed Location}/BoldServices/.
   
   
5. Follow the steps below if you are using a new DNS/IP for the Windows environment. If you are using the same DNS, then you can switch to the next step directly.
   • Navigate to [new DNS]/ums/administration in the browser:
     https://windows-migrate.boldbi.com/ums/administration

     Note: You can use the same Bold BI application login credentials for the new Windows environment.

   • Update the new DNS/IP and enable the checkbox.
     
     
   • After updating the new IP/DNS, save the changes.
6. Stop the Linux site and restart the BoldBIEnterpriseEdition site in IIS.
   
   
7. Now, the Bold BI application has been completely migrated from Linux to the Windows environment. You can access Bold BI with the same login credentials.

Additional References:

1. Migrate Bold BI application from Azure App service to Azure Kubernetes Service
2. Migrate Bold BI Application from Window to Azure Kubernetes Service