
Compare Bold BI and Bold Reports to contrast analytics with paginated reporting; Bold BI provides real-time, interactive dashboards across 120+ data sources, while Bold Reports delivers pixel-perfect invoices and statements.
Bold BI offers easy embedding with APIs and SDKs and over 120 native connectors. It supports cloud or on‑premises deployment with features included across all pricing slabs, unlike some competitors.
Prepare Bolt BI Enterprise Edition on Windows by meeting Windows client 10+ or Windows Server 2022+ requirements, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB disk, .NET 8, and enabling IAES with PostgreSQL.
Enable IIS on a Windows server by using server manager to add roles and features, install the web server IIS, and verify with localhost.
Launch Bolt BI enterprise edition at localhost:8085, log in, and complete site setup with Postgres database; then activate the license and access dashboards.
Create your first hello world population dashboard in the designer interface using KPI cards and a grid to display 2017 and 2018 populations, growth rate, and world population.
Place widgets on the dashboard, configure a text widget and KPI cards, and set data sources and alignment to visualize population and growth.
Preview and publish a Bold BI dashboard, refresh live data, export to image, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, CSV, embed code, and manage users, categories, and sharing permissions.
Set up an Azure MySQL flexible server in West US, download the NorthwindDB.sql from Hariho's repository, configure firewall, connect with MySQL Workbench, and import the Northwind database.
Understand the northwind database schema by mapping category, product, supplier, customers, orders, employees, and shippers. Learn reporting by customer, employee, and region.
Build and customize a bar chart to show top 10 products by revenue, using rank filters, distinct count, and currency formatting for clear top performers.
Explore sales distribution by customer segment using a tree map to visualize hierarchical order data, compare customer performance, and gain graphical insights into total orders.
Display the top 10 customers by orders with a column chart, filter and rank them, rotate the axis by year to reveal trends, and prepare executive reports.
Create a product performance dashboard using cards for total products, price, and suppliers, with category pie charts, top products by quantity, a stack chart, and a pivot grid.
Create a custom MySQL data source in MySQL workbench for a product performance dashboard using a multi-table query in the Northwind database, preview results, and save.
Create a column chart for the top 10 products by quantity sold, apply a top-10 filter, rotate the axis to 45 degrees, and rename the axis to product.
Create a pie chart by category to show quantity and amount shares, rename the series to quantity and amount, and set fixed rows and column for a clear preview.
Explore using an area chart to measure supplier performance by plotting sales amount by supplier, selecting the top 10, summing amounts, and adjusting the axis rotation.
add data sources for the dashboard, including combined employee names and an orders-by-year set. connect a MySQL Northwind data source, save, and prepare cards usage.
Create a scatter chart to visualize employee sales by name and amount, format currency, and adjust axis labels for a pixel-perfect dashboard; next, explore radar polar charts for order relations.
Build an SP-Line chart of total orders by employee, add rows, select order ID and employees, enable animations, and use count distinct with level values to compare performance.
Apply and configure year and country filters across dashboards to show real-time values, using multi-select, combo box, and date picker tools for dynamic, widget-specific insights.
Learn to add Google Analytics 4 as a data source in Bold BI Masterclass 2026, configure metrics like active users and purchases, set dimensions, and enable hourly refresh.
Add a heading and implement date, country, and device type filters for the Bold BI dashboard, with a date picker, multi-select options, and configuring the data source.
Explore building a pie chart that reveals traffic by device category, from desktop to mobile and smart TV audiences, and decide between active or new users.
Compare purchase, add to cart, and traffic using a funnel to map the purchase journey, filter for Pakistan market, and interpret conversion rates from add to cart to purchases.
Are you ready to transform raw data into stunning, actionable business intelligence dashboards?
Join thousands of professionals who are mastering Bold BI - one of the most powerful and user-friendly business intelligence platforms available today. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to upgrade your BI skills, this comprehensive course will take you from zero to dashboard hero!
What You'll Learn
This hands-on, project-based course is your complete guide to Bold BI. You'll learn everything from installation to creating professional-grade dashboards that drive business decisions.
Here's what makes this course unique:
Complete Installation Mastery - Learn to install Bold BI on Windows Server AND using Docker (both methods covered in detail)
Real-World Dashboard Projects - Build 6+ production-ready dashboards including Sales Performance, Customer Insights, Product Analytics, and more
Integration Expertise - Master dashboard embedding using PHP/JavaScript for seamless integration into your applications
AI-Powered Features - Harness Bold AI to create and modify dashboards using simple prompts
Live Data Connections - Work with real databases (Northwind on Azure MySQL), Google Analytics 4, and Weather APIs
Enterprise Features - Master user management, permissions, scheduling, and multi-site configurations
Course Structure - 16 Comprehensive Sections
Foundation & Setup (Sections 1-3)
Understand Bold BI features, pricing, and competitive advantages
Complete Windows Server installation with IIS configuration
Quick deployment using Docker containers
System requirements and optimization
Hands-On Dashboard Development (Sections 4-9) Build 6 complete, real-world dashboards:
Sales Performance Dashboard - Track revenue, top products, regional sales with drill-down capabilities
Customer Insights Dashboard - Geographic mapping, segmentation analysis, and customer demographics
Product Performance Dashboard - Category analysis, supplier comparisons, and conditional formatting
Employee Performance Dashboard - Scatter plots, radar charts, and performance metrics
Website Traffic Dashboard - Google Analytics 4 integration with traffic analysis and conversion funnels
Weather Dashboard - API integration with real-time weather data and forecasting
Advanced Features (Sections 10-12)
Bold AI for automated dashboard creation and styling
Unified AI Assistant for conversational analytics
Publishing workflows and resource management
Scheduling, slideshows, and pinboards
Multi-site configuration
Enterprise Integration (Sections 13-15)
User and group management with granular permissions
Dashboard embedding in web applications (PHP/JavaScript)
Authentication and authorization implementation
CORS policies and security configurations
Email settings and notification management
What You'll Master
Technical Skills:
Bold BI installation on multiple platforms
Database connections (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
API integrations (Google Analytics 4, Weather APIs, custom APIs)
15+ widget types including charts, maps, grids, and cards
Data expressions and calculated fields
Dashboard interactivity with filters and drill-downs
Professional Dashboards:
Data visualization best practices
Color theory and design principles
Interactive storytelling with data
Mobile-responsive dashboard layouts
Conditional formatting and alerts
Enterprise Deployment:
Multi-tenant site architecture
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Embedding dashboards in applications
Automated scheduling and distribution
Security hardening and compliance
Who This Course Is For
Business Analysts wanting to create impactful visualizations
Data Analysts looking to present insights effectively
Developers integrating BI into applications
IT Professionals deploying enterprise BI solutions
Business Owners seeking data-driven decision making
Students starting their BI career journey
Anyone interested in transforming data into insights
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills and Windows knowledge
Fundamental understanding of databases (helpful but not required)
No prior BI experience needed - we start from scratch!
Access to a Windows machine or cloud VM for installation
Why Choose This Course?
Project-Based Learning - Build real dashboards, not just watch tutorials
Complete Coverage - From installation to advanced integration
Real Databases - Work with actual data sources, not toy datasets
Modern AI Features - Learn cutting-edge AI-powered dashboard creation
Lifetime Access - Learn at your own pace with permanent access
Regular Updates - Course content updated with new Bold BI features
Support Community - Get your questions answered in Q&A
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Install and configure Bold BI in production environments
Connect to multiple data sources including databases and APIs
Design and build professional dashboards from scratch
Implement advanced visualizations and interactive features
Manage users, permissions, and multi-site configurations
Embed dashboards into web applications
Use AI to accelerate dashboard development
Deploy and maintain enterprise BI solutions
Advance Content Included
Sample Northwind database setup on Azure
Google Analytics 4 integration templates
PHP/JavaScript embedding code samples
Dashboard design templates and best practices
Security configuration checklists
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