Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense

Go from a blank Windows Server to a configured, secured, and production-ready Qlik Sense environment without weeks of trial and error.

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Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense

Go from a blank Windows Server to a configured, secured, and production-ready Qlik Sense environment without weeks of trial and error.

$297

✨ Limited Launch Special ✨

Deployment Ready for Real-World Use

Security Reinforced from the Start

Tools That Save Hours of Effort

Visual Guides for Enhanced Learning

Years of Insights, Learned in Days

Skills You’ll Reuse Again and Again

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Qlik Sense Server Pro Bundle

Get the Qlik Sense Server Pro Bundle and enjoy access to the entire Qlik Sense server administration course catalog. Unlock the most complete learning experience.

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$997

✨ Limited Launch Special ✨

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Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense Course ($297 value)

Deployment Ready for Real-World Use

Security Reinforced from the Start

Tools That Save Hours of Effort

Qlik Sense Security Course ($497 value)

Control Access with Precision

Security That Scales With Your Business

Activate Powerful Hidden Features

Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense Course ($497 value)

Automated Backups

Upgrade Playbooks for Qlik Sense, PostgreSQL & Certificates

Tested Server Recovery Workflows

PostgreSQL Server Upgrade QA App

Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins Course ($149 value)

Build a Complete Windows Server Lab

Simulate a Real Qlik Sense Enterprise Setup

Install and Configure Core Server Roles (AD DS, DNS, and AD CS)

Issue and Manage SSL Certificates for Qlik Sense

Safely Test and Rollback Changes

Create and Organize Users, Groups, and Service Accounts

Visual Guides for Enhanced Learning

Years of Insights, Learned in Days

Skills You'll Reuse Again and Again

$400+ In Total Savings

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FAQs.

You'll learn every core skill needed to build and manage an on-prem Qlik Sense environment from the ground up. That includes installing and configuring your server, creating custom access rules, automating backups, performing upgrades, and recovering your system when needed.

You'll also build the Windows Server lab environment to host Qlik Sense servers, learn how to upgrade both bundled and standalone PostgreSQL servers, and handle SSL certificate updates with ease.

By the end, you'll be able to run Qlik Sense environments that are up-to-date, resilient, configured to meet your organization's access requirements, and ready for real users.
Yes, the Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense course includes PowerShell scripts that you can download and use to automate backups of your Qlik Sense servers.

Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense course comes with a PowerShell script that automates the generation and installation of encryption key for Qlik web connectors.

You'll also get a ready-to-run SQL script that automatically configures PostgreSQL specifically for Qlik Sense. It creates the required roles, sets permissions, builds the databases, and assigns ownership correctly taking the guesswork out of PostgreSQL server setup.
Yes, these courses are excellent resources that will teach new Qlik Sense Admins how to deploy and administer Qlik Sense servers within your organization.

The lessons bring together years of administrative insights that will save new Qlik Sense admin months of trial and error trying to figure it out on their own. The courses are among the most effective ways to train new team members quickly and reliably.
Yes. I offer private workshops and customized training sessions for teams who want hands-on guidance with Qlik Sense administration.

To get started, fill out the contact form on the Contact page and share a few details about your goals and team size. Once I receive your request, I'll send over a proposed learning plan outlining the topics we'll cover and the outcomes your team can expect by the end of the training.

From there, we'll review the plan together, make any adjustments you'd like, and schedule the sessions. My goal is to make it easy for your team to learn exactly what they need to manage and operate Qlik Sense servers effectively in your business.
You will need a Qlik Sense server license in order to follow along the Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense, Qlik Sense Security, and Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense courses. However, you don't need a Windows Server license to follow along the Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins course.
Yes. A virtual lab setup works perfectly for practicing everything covered in the courses. It's a practical and flexible way to build and manage Qlik Sense servers while you learn.

Running your own lab in a virtual environment gives you the flexibility to experiment safely, take checkpoints, and rebuild quickly if something breaks. It's the best way to follow along with the lessons and gain real, hands-on experience without risking a production system.
Yes. The Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins course is designed to show you exactly how to build your own Windows Server lab environment.

You'll learn how to set up virtual machines, configure Active Directory, DNS, and AD CS, and prepare the environment to host Qlik Sense servers. Whether you're using it for learning or testing changes before production, you'll end up with a fully functional lab you can reuse anytime.
Each course is made up of a set of guides that are packed with screenshots and step-by-step walkthroughs instead of long videos you have to scrub through to find what you need. This format makes learning straightforward and simple to apply when you're building or managing Qlik Sense servers.
Yes. There's no set schedule or deadline to follow. Once you purchase a course, you'll have full access to all lessons and can learn entirely at your own pace. You can start, pause, and pick up right where you left off whenever it fits your schedule.

Yes. You can preview lessons from each course to get a feel for how the guides are structured and what the learning experience is like. Just go to the Topics Covered section on any course page and click the Preview button next to a guide.

For quick access, here are the links for each course where you can preview guides:

Deploy & Configure Qlik Sense

Qlik Sense Security

Backup, Upgrade, & Recover Qlik Sense

Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins
Courses are purchased with a one-time payment. There are no subscriptions, renewals, or ongoing fees.

You can pay securely using major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Yes. Once you purchase, you'll have lifetime access to the course materials.
Yes. The Qlik Sense Server Pro Bundle includes all four courses at a discounted price, saving you more than $400 compared to buying them separately. It's the most complete way to learn Qlik Sense administration from setup and configuration to automation and recovery, all in one package, with fantastic savings.
If you ever get stuck or something isn't clear, just go to the Support page and submit a request. I personally review every message and reply directly to your inbox with guidance to help you move forward.
Yes. If there's a guide or feature you'd like to see added, just visit the Support page and select Feature Request from the Topic menu. Share a few details about what you'd like to be added, and I'll review your request when planning future updates and guides.

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.

Courses available at howdash walk 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.

Money Back Guarantee.

I aim to deliver enjoyable, valuable, and risk-free learning experience for you. I want you to be comfortable in knowing that by completing courses here on howdash, you will learn what I have promised to teach in them.

With that said, if after purchasing and exploring course contents you feel that this is not for you, for any reason, simply send an email to support@howdash.com and request a refund within 30 days of purchasing a course and you will receive full refund. No hard feelings or questions asked.

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About Instructor.

My name is Mikhail P. Bespartochnyy, and I bring over 10 years of specialized experience in Qlik Sense infrastructure, business intelligence, and analytics. My expertise includes deploying and administrating QlikView and Qlik Sense servers, as well as developing BI solutions for hyper-sensitive data, and implementing precise and reliable record-level and field-level security.

Throughout my 6+ year career at Accenture - one of the largest global consulting firms - and 4+ years at Susquehanna International Group - one of the world's largest proprietary trading firms - I supported global teams and clients as well as built and maintained resilient Qlik infrastructures. Working in environments where even minimal downtime could cause significant business disruptions taught me the critical importance of flawless server deployments, secure and seamless upgrades, robust backup automation, and rapid disaster recovery.

I've successfully executed dozens of Qlik Sense and PostgreSQL server upgrades, migrated Qlik Sense servers to new hardware both on dedicated and virtual Windows Servers, designed automated backup strategies that safeguard data daily with minimal server downtime, built dynamic and scalable Qlik Sense security rules, and have done so much more (too much to list here).

Today, as the founder and lead consultant at howdash, I'm committed to simplifying Qlik Sense administration through practical, clarity-driven training. Drawing upon years of hands-on experience, my courses are intentionally designed to solve the specific real-world challenges that Qlik Sense administrators face daily. These targeted courses are built to help you acquire practical, immediately applicable skills.

By leveraging proven techniques distilled from my decade of experience, you'll gain essential skills to minimize downtime, reduce daily administration risks, and confidently manage critical Qlik Sense infrastructure, positioning you as a trusted expert within your organization.

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400+

HIGH-QUALITY SCREENSHOTS

Simplified Learning Through Visual Guides

Learning Qlik Sense is challenging enough, but when every step is shown, it becomes simpler, less stressful, faster, and more accurate. That's why each guide in this course is packed with high-quality screenshots showing you precisely where to go, what to look for, and what to do as you deploy and configure your Qlik Sense server.

The result is less effort required to learn Qlik Sense server administration and a greater likelihood that your deployment is set up correctly the first time.

Drawing on years of experience teaching and training teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, I've built the most effective and practical learning material I've ever created. And I can't wait for you to try it and see what you will be able to accomplish with your Qlik Sense servers!

Tools & Resources Included

In addition to the step-by-step, visual guides, the course also comes with practical tools designed to save you hours of work and reduce the chance of errors. These are the same tools I rely on when building Qlik Sense environments ready for you to put to work whenever you'll be building your own Qlik Sense servers.

You'll get a ready-to-run SQL script that configures PostgreSQL specifically for Qlik Sense. It creates the required roles, sets permissions, builds the databases, and assigns ownership correctly taking the guesswork out of PostgreSQL server setup.

You'll also get 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.

The course also 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. Together, these tools cut setup time and give you a direct path to a cleaner, more secure Qlik Sense deployment.

Tools & Resources Included

SPEED

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BUILT

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Reinforcing Qlik Sense Server

Securing Qlik Sense with certificates, an encryption key, and reinforcing password hashing algorithm is where things often get complicated. This course makes it simpler. In this part of the course, you'll learn how an SSL certificate is created and how to install it to protect client-server communications, add an encryption key to safeguard web connectors, and upgrade the database password hashing algorithm so your PostgreSQL server aligns with stronger, modern security standards.

This section doesn't just show you which buttons to click or commands to run. It gives you context, sequence, and behind-the-scenes view designed to help you understand what's happening and why. You'll learn the purpose of INF and CSR files, how they fit into certificate generation, why encryption is required for web connectors, and even where and how PostgreSQL stores hashed superuser passwords.

By the end, your Qlik Sense deployment will be transformed from a default install into a hardened, enterprise-ready server. Communications will be encrypted, connectors secured, and database passwords protected with a stronger, modern hashing algorithm. You'll have an environment that shields your organization's data and stays resilient for years to come.

Configuration Blueprint

Once Qlik Sense is installed, the real value comes when it's configured to work seamlessly in your environment. In Configuration section of the course, you'll take your Qlik Sense server from a bare-bones installation to a fully functional system that's ready for users. By the end, you'll have a user directory connected, licenses allocated, firewall rule in place, and a virtual proxy configured so your deployment will be ready to serve your organization.

Every guide is designed to give you visibility into each step of the way and help you correctly configure your server. You'll learn and be able to create and test LDAP queries, import desired users, and deactivate accounts cleanly when needed. You'll see exactly how to set up automatic license allocation so people can access Qlik Sense without issues. And you'll learn how to create a firewall rule and configure virtual proxy to enable connection between your Qlik Sense server and employee PCs.

You'll also install pgAdmin to help you manage Qlik Sense's database, giving you the tool to handle administration tasks quickly and effectively. The end result will be a Qlik Sense deployment that you can understand and trust to handle real users and real workloads.

Configuration Blueprint

FULLY

CONFIGURED & READY

ZERO

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Clear, Visual Path to a Working Qlik Sense Server

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Clear, Visual Path to a Working Qlik Sense Server

Installing an enterprise Business Intelligence and Analytics server like Qlik Sense can feel overwhelming. Especially if you're doing it for the first time. It's unclear what to expect or what's involved from start to finish. The installation wizard includes unclear steps, PostgreSQL setup can be tricky, and failures often give little explanation. Without clear guidance, it's easy to get lost, confused, and frustrated, wasting hours troubleshooting instead of making progress.

When installing Qlik Sense, the real challenge is knowing what to do, how to do it, and why. This course closes that gap with a structured, step-by-step walkthrough of the entire installation process. It removes the uncertainty, explains each choice along the way, and shows you exactly what steps to follow to get a working Qlik Sense server you can understand.

Each lesson includes visual guides that remove the guesswork by showing exactly what to click, what to configure, explaining what different installation options mean, and how to avoid common pitfalls. By following these guides, you'll get clarity around Qlik Sense installation process and end up with a properly installed and configured Qlik Sense environment without trial-and-error, wasted time, or uncertainty about whether it was done right.

Topics Covered.

Get ready to transform a bare-bones server into a secure, fully functional Qlik Sense environment. The topics below show the complete journey you’ll take from deployment to a system ready to serve your organization.

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