Does PDF-eXPLODE work on a cloud platform?

ISSUE:

 I am about to embark on a Cloud based project and PDF-eXPLODE is one of the softwares we were considering moving. I would like an explanation of whether it will work on our selected platform and would like some pointers we need to be aware of.

ANSWER:

PDF-EXPLODE Cloud Deployment 

Overview

PDF-EXPLODE Version 4.1.14.32 (August 2024) is fully compatible with cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure (including AVD), and Google Cloud.

Supported Windows Operating Systems

✅ Windows Server 2016
✅ Windows Server 2019
✅ Windows Server 2022

These Windows operating environments provide the necessary framework for the PDF virtual printer, COM interfaces, and file system operations required by PDF-EXPLODE.

Licensing Requirements

A Print Server licence is required for cloud deployments. Available options: 1, 3, 5, or 10 User licences.

Annual Support

We strongly encourage maintaining an active Annual Support Plan, which ensures: 

• Priority technical assistance

• Access to the latest software releases at no additional cost

Client Deployments
Multiple clients are currently running PDF-EXPLODE on all major cloud platforms. Feedback indicates stable, reliable operation.

Technical Notes for IT Teams 

• Requires standard Windows administrative permissions for installation, licensing and configuring. Users require standard permissions

• Installs a virtual PDF printer functioning identically to a local server

• Can write output PDFs to any network or cloud-accessible location

• Supports multi-user environments provided each user has PDFeXPLODE printer access

• Testing - We can provide a temporary 45-day full Server License of PDF-eXPLODE Print Server for 1/3/5 or 10 Users at a fee of USD$150 which will include: 
  • a temporary evaluation licence with full production functionality (but will expire after 45 days following implementation),
  • up to 3 hours of Zoom/Teams session discussions, and
  • online/email support during testing
  • Once the service is approved for Cut-Over, you can migrate your in-house perpetual Print Server license to the cloud server, replacing the temporary license

Configuration

It is best to follow the configuration steps used in an in-house installation.  Please follow this link: Step-By-Step instructions to a successful Version 4 configuration of PDF-eXPLODE 

End-User Experience
Non-technical users continue to operate PDF-EXPLODE as usual: 

• Generate, split, combine, and email PDFs directly from the cloud

• Nil or minor changes to workflow are required

Conclusion
☁ PDF-EXPLODE is cloud-ready. With the correct Windows Server environment, a valid Print Server licence, and an active support plan, organizations can leverage cloud scalability while maintaining familiar PDF-EXPLODE functionality.