Install
See installation from start to finish.
Configure
Turn a clean install into a ready-for-use server.
Secure
Learn to control access with precision.
Backup
Automate creation of reliable backups.
Upgrade
Unlock new features through guided upgrades.
Recover
Operate without fear of failure.
INF Template. Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense course includes an INF template pre-loaded with Qlik's recommended certificate settings for hashing, encryption algorithms, and more. With it, you avoid searching through scattered documentation and can generate a certificate signing request with proven, reliable parameters.
Encryption Key Installer. Also included in Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense course is a PowerShell script that automates the generation and installation of encryption key for Qlik web connectors, removing manual effort and ensuring the process is done right every time.
Standalone PostgreSQL configuration script. Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense course includes a ready-to-run SQL script that automatically creates roles, assigns permissions, and configures databases for Qlik Sense without manual trial and error.
PostgreSQL Upgrade Validation App. Also included in Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense course is a Qlik Sense app that is used to confirm successful PostgreSQL upgrades by comparing users, databases, and server settings between old and new PostgreSQL instances.
PowerShell Scripts for Backup Automation. Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense course includes a complete set of PowerShell scripts that automate backup of your Qlik Sense servers saving hours of repetitive work.
Ready-to-Use Tools Included.
Built for Excellent Learning Experience.
howdash was created to make learning Qlik Sense simple and efficient. Courses include detailed screenshots from real environments, copyable code panels to save time on writing commands, filters to help you find what you need, and built-in Tips and Notes that add helpful context as you go. Each feature is there to make your experience more efficient as you build and learn.
Almost every guide includes clear, high-quality screenshots. You'll see where to go, what to click, and how your progress should look along the way. This visual design makes learning faster and clearer, especially when you're working through complex setups or configurations.
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Behind howdash.
Hi there 👋 my name is Mikhail Bespartochnyy. I'm the creator of howdash. I've spent the last six years building and managing Qlik Sense environments for organizations across different industries. My background combines Qlik Administration, Business Intelligence, and Data Analytics, helping teams design systems that stay stable, well-structured, and easy to maintain.
Before starting howdash, I worked at Susquehanna International Group, where I supported Qlik deployments across global operations. Those years taught me what it takes to keep complex BI systems running smoothly, from installation and upgrades to automation and recovery.
At howdash, I've turned everything I learned in the field into clear, visual guides that make Qlik Sense administration easier to understand and apply. Each course is built on practical experience and shows the same methods I've used to build and manage Qlik Sense environments that run reliably day after day.
My goal with howdash is to make that knowledge accessible and approachable for others. Whether you're setting up your first Qlik Sense server or maintaining an existing one, I want to give you the same clarity and structure that took me years to build.
FAQs.
Online tutorials can be useful, but most are incomplete, outdated, or skip the parts that actually cause problems in production. Official documentation is meant as a reference, not a learning tool. It describes every option, but rarely explains the context behind those options or how to apply them in a real setup.
The courses at howdash are built from real, hands-on experience and walk you through the entire process clearly, from installation to recovery. Each course is structured, visual, and tested in Qlik Sense environments, so you can install, configure, secure, back up, upgrade, and recover your server with clarity and efficiency, knowing each step follows a proven process.
These courses are designed for Qlik Sense administrators, IT professionals, and anyone responsible for deploying or maintaining Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows. They're also ideal if you’re preparing to take on that role and want a clear, visual way to learn.
Each course walks you through the process of setting up, configuring, and maintaining a Qlik Sense environment that runs reliably and supports real users. Whether you're building your first server or managing production systems, you'll learn how to run Qlik Sense in a structured, reliable way that supports your organization's needs.
Yes. Everything in these courses comes from real projects where Qlik Sense was deployed, configured, and maintained for enterprise use. The lessons follow the same processes used in production environments, laid out step by step so you can follow along and see your own setup come together.
The courses were created by me, Mikhail Bespartochnyy. I am a Qlik Sense administrator with over six years of experience deploying and supporting enterprise Qlik Sense servers.
Every guide on howdash is built from the real-world experience showing the exact methods I've used to install, upgrade, automate backups, and recover Qlik Sense environments that run reliably every day.
Yes. Each course is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the latest Qlik Sense and Windows Server releases.
As of 2025, the Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins and Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense courses have been updated for Windows Server 2022 and Qlik Sense May 2025.
Updates for the Qlik Sense Security and Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense courses are currently in progress to ensure every guide stays accurate and aligned with current versions.
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