Depending on the environment and types of host application(s) you choose, you may have to do some preliminary setup before you start to use VertiGIS Studio Reporting. The following sections provide background information that will help you to answer the question What setup do I need to do?
•On-Premises Reporting vs. Cloud Reporting
•Use VertiGIS Studio Reporting Without Internet Access
If you are evaluating VertiGIS Studio Reporting, the quickest way to get started is to use cloud Reporting and run your reports using Report Designer's Preview feature. All you need is an ArcGIS Online account. You can get a free account here. Use your ArcGIS Online account to sign in to Report Designer and follow the steps in Get Started to create and run your first report. You can perform the one-time setup at any time later.