Migrating Our Reports License Server for Better Security
We’re excited to announce that Bold Reports® is migrating its license server to Cloudflare for improved security, reliability, and performance. This transition ensures a more seamless user experience while enhancing protection against unauthorized access. To facilitate a smooth migration, you may need to update your firewall settings before March 21, 2025. Here is an overview of the migration and the steps you may need to take to update your settings.
Why is the Cloudflare migration important?
Migrating our license server to Cloudflare is a vital step in enhancing security, protecting your software environment from potential threats, and ensuring seamless access to licensed services.
Improved security
Cyberthreats are always evolving, making it crucial to safeguard our licensing infrastructure. Cloudflare provides enterprise-grade security, protecting against unauthorized access attempts and ensuring uninterrupted license validation.
Improved performance
Cloudflare’s global network ensures faster, more reliable license validation, minimizes delays caused by network instability, and provides a seamless user experience.
Simplified configuration
Managing firewall rules can be complex, especially with IP-based allowlisting. We’re transitioning to domain-based validation. This means you won’t need to make any more manual IP updates.
Who needs to take action?
This update primarily affects those with firewall restrictions and who rely on IP allowlisting for license validation. If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, here’s what you need to know:
- Only those who have configured firewall restrictions and manually allowlisted our current IP address (139.59.56.9) will need to make an update.
- To check if you need to act, ask yourself:
- Am I using a Bold Reports online license key?
- Do I have firewall restrictions in place?
- Have I manually allowlisted the Bold Reports license server IP?
If so, update your settings by March 21, 2025, to prevent licensing issues.
Step-by-step migration guide
Now, let’s look at these simple steps to ensure a seamless transition:
1. Update your firewall allowlist.
Instead of allowing access based on an IP address, you’ll now need to allow the following domains:
This update ensures better reliability and security by routing traffic through Cloudflare’s protected network.
2. Remove direct IP allowlisting.
If your system is configured to allow 139.59.56.9, you must remove this IP address from your firewall settings since it will no longer be valid after March 21, 2025.
By making these changes, you’ll ensure your system adapts to a more flexible and secure licensing infrastructure that’s less prone to disruptions.
FAQ
1. Will there be any downtime during the migration?
No. This migration will be seamless, with zero downtime. Your license validation will continue to function normally.
2. What happens if I don’t update my firewall settings?
If you rely on firewall restrictions and don’t update them by March 21, 2025, your license validation might be interrupted.
3. Who can I contact for help?
If you have questions or need help updating your settings, our support team is here to assist you. Contact us via:
- Email: [email protected]
- Our support portal: https://support.boldreports.com/
We appreciate your prompt action in making these updates to ensure uninterrupted service. Thank you for choosing Bold Reports®! To maintain an uninterrupted licensing experience, remember to update your firewall settings before March 21, 2025.
If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below. You can also reach out through our website. If you already have an account, simply log in to submit your inquiries. New to Bold Reports? Start your journey today with a 30-day free trial!
