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Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins

Discover straightforward and to-the-point steps for deploying and configuring Windows Server lab environment to host an on-prem Qlik Sense Server.

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Build Enterprise-Grade Lab: No Sysadmin Skills Needed

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Build Enterprise-Grade Lab: No Sysadmin Skills Needed

The best way to learn Qlik Sense server administration isn’t by reading docs, it’s by doing the work in a place where it’s safe to fail.


That’s what this course gives you: your own private environment to test upgrades, practice disaster recovery, rehearse migrations, and truly understand how everything fits together.


The problem? Building a Windows Server lab always felt like something only sysadmins could pull off.


Too technical. Too time-consuming. Too far outside your “official role.”


Until now.


This course gives you a clear, step-by-step guides to build a complete, reusable Windows Server lab environment using Hyper-V, even if you've never done anything like it before.


After completing this course, you'll be able to:


  • Install and configure Windows Server VMs in Hyper-V

  • Set up a domain controller and join machines to the domain

  • Build a fully functional Qlik Sense Server in a safe, testable space

  • Practice real-world admin scenarios: upgrades, recovery, automation, and migration

  • Reuse your lab for ongoing testing, training, and learning


You’ll finally have the environment you’ve always wanted and have full control over it.

Unlimited Lives for Your Qlik Sense Server

One of the most powerful features that Hyper-V offers for lab environments are checkpoints - your built-in undo button.


Before you apply a patch, tweak permissions, or test recovery, just create a checkpoint. If something breaks? Rollback in seconds.


No rebuilds. No reinstalls. No stress. It’s like having unlimited lives and it’s what makes a Hyper-V lab the perfect place to test, break, and learn without anxiety.


Inside this course, you’ll not only learn how to build a complete Windows Server lab, but you’ll also learn how to use Hyper-V checkpoints to snapshot your environment and instantly undo even the most critical mistakes.


This means faster tests, safer experiments, and a lab that works with you, not against you, as you master Qlik Sense server administration.

Unlimited Lives for Your Qlik Sense Server

ZERO

INTIMIDATION

100%

PRACTICAL & APPLICABLE

A Fully Functional Qlik Sense Domain Lab

A Fully Functional Qlik Sense Domain Lab

This course will show you how to build more than just an isolated test server. It guides you through a full, domain-connected environment.


You’ll build the same core infrastructure you’d find in a real Qlik Sense deployment:


  • A domain controller with DNS and Active Directory

  • A file server for shared storage

  • An AD CS server for internal certificate generation

  • One or more Qlik Sense servers joined to the domain

  • Users, security groups, and organizational units

  • A Windows client PC to simulate real user sessions


This isn’t just a sandbox, it’s a functioning ecosystem.


It lets you test and understand:


  • Firewall rules and server-to-server communication

  • Certificate handling and secure connectivity

  • Domain authentication and access control

  • How Qlik Sense interacts with the services and servers it depends on


This isn’t just about launching a Qlik Sense server, it’s about building the environment around it that makes it work like it does in production.

Screenshots Galore

​To help you with your learning I spent tremendous amount of time taking screenshots of every step of the way and developing clear, straightforward, and to-the-point guides for each course.


Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins courses has more than 500 high-quality screenshots, with video lessons coming soon, showing exactly where to go, what to look for, and what to do as you're learning and building your Windows Server environment.


I applied expertise that I've gained from teaching and training fellow teammates both in U.S. and overseas in Europe, Asia, and Australia to put together the best learning material I've ever created.

Screenshots Galore

500+

HIGH-QUALITY SCREENSHOTS

Topics Covered.

To see exactly what you will learn and be able to do by completing this course, here's the complete list of lessons covered in the course:

TOPIC

TITLE

PREVIEW

Enable Hyper-V on Windows Server

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01. Virtualization Setup

Enable Hyper-V on Windows 11

PREVIEW

01. Virtualization Setup

Create and Configure Virtual Switch

PREVIEW

01. Virtualization Setup

Download Windows Server ISO

PREVIEW

01. Virtualization Setup

Create New Virtual Machine

PREVIEW

01. Virtualization Setup

Install Windows Server

PREVIEW

02. Server Installation & Basics

Introduction to Virtual Machine Checkpoints

PREVIEW

03. Virtual Machine Management

Create a Checkpoint

PREVIEW

03. Virtual Machine Management

Use a Checkpoint to Rollback Server Changes

PREVIEW

03. Virtual Machine Management

Delete a Checkpoint

PREVIEW

03. Virtual Machine Management

Name Windows Server

PREVIEW

02. Server Installation & Basics

Set Static IP Address on Windows Server

PREVIEW

02. Server Installation & Basics

Add AD DS and DNS and Promote Server to Domain Controller

PREVIEW

04. Domain Services Configuration

Configure DNS

PREVIEW

04. Domain Services Configuration

Designing a Qlik Sense Lab Environment

PREVIEW

04. Domain Services Configuration

Create and Configure Additional Windows Server

PREVIEW

04. Domain Services Configuration

Join Windows Server to a Domain

PREVIEW

04. Domain Services Configuration

Install and Configure AD CS

PREVIEW

05. Certificate Services

Configure SSL Certificate Template

PREVIEW

05. Certificate Services

Set DNS Alias

PREVIEW

05. Certificate Services

Create New Disk Drive in Hyper-V

PREVIEW

06. Storage & File Sharing

Configure Disk Drive in Windows Server

PREVIEW

06. Storage & File Sharing

Understanding Share and NTFS Permissions

PREVIEW

06. Storage & File Sharing

Create Shared Network Directory

PREVIEW

06. Storage & File Sharing

Understanding Organizational Units (OUs)

PREVIEW

07. Organizational Structure & Identity

Create Organizational Units (OUs)

PREVIEW

07. Organizational Structure & Identity

Create User and Service Accounts

PREVIEW

07. Organizational Structure & Identity

Create and Populate Security Groups

PREVIEW

07. Organizational Structure & Identity

Understanding User Home Folder

PREVIEW

08. User Environment Setup

Configure User Home Folder

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08. User Environment Setup

Configure User to Allow Logon to Server

PREVIEW

08. User Environment Setup

Find and Explore Home Folder

PREVIEW

08. User Environment Setup

Download Windows 11 ISO

PREVIEW

09. Client PC Setup

Create New Virtual Client PC

PREVIEW

09. Client PC Setup

Install Windows 11

PREVIEW

09. Client PC Setup

Name Client PC

PREVIEW

09. Client PC Setup

Set Static IP on Client PC

PREVIEW

09. Client PC Setup

Join Client PC to Domain

PREVIEW

09. Client PC Setup

The end result will be you having new skills and understanding of one of the most popular and powerful server operating systems in the world that companies ranging from small startups to largest corporations use to operate their business. It's a foundational knowledge that will give you deeper understanding of how Windows Servers are used as hosts for Qlik Sense servers and other functions in a business.

I'm excited to share with you what I know about Windows Servers, make it less intimidating for you, and I'm grateful and privileged to help you grow your expertise in this field!

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—not generic theory.


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.

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 60 days of purchasing a course and you will receive full refund. No hard feelings or questions asked.

Choose Your Course.

Get this course or go all in and get howdash Ultimate Bundle to unlock access to the complete Qlik Sense server administration course catalog for the most complete learning experience.

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Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins

Discover straightforward and to-the-point steps for deploying and configuring Windows Server lab environment.

$199

$49

✨ Limited Launch Special ✨

38 Professional Guides

500+ High-Quality Screenshots

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No Maintenance or Renewal Fees

BEST VALUE

Ultimate Bundle

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

$1596

$396

✨ Limited Launch Special ✨

Deploy and Configure Qlik Sense Course ($299 value)

20 Professional Guides

300+ High-Quality Screenshots

Web Connector Encryption Key Installer

Qlik Sense Security Course ($499 value)

50 Professional Guides

900+ High-Quality Screenshots

Downloadable Content Library Management Guide

Backup, Upgrade, and Recover Qlik Sense Course ($499 value)

75 Professional Guides

1,000+ High-Quality Screenshots

Six Backup Automation PowerShell Scripts

PostgreSQL Server Upgrade QA App

Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins Course ($199 value)

38 Professional Guides

500+ High-Quality Screenshots

Trello Template Board

FREE One Hour Mentorship / Consultation Session ($100 value)

$1,000+ In Total Savings

No Maintenance or Renewal Fees

Courses Included.

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

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Deploy & Configure Qlik Sense

Unlock the secrets to seamless deployment and configuration of your on-prem Qlik Sense server with this meticulously crafted, easy to follow and understand course.

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Qlik Sense Security

Acquire the techniques for tailoring Qlik Sense to precisely fit various enterprise-grade security needs. Leverage intuitive guides and abundance of high-quality screenshots for a seamless learning experience through every step of the way.

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Backup, Upgrade, & Recover Qlik Sense

Master backup, upgrade, and recovery of your Qlik Sense server to minimize downtime, prevent data loss, and confidently maintain a secure, resilient BI environment.

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Build Windows Server Environment

Discover straightforward and to-the-point steps for deploying and configuring Windows Server environment to host an on-prem Qlik Sense Server.

Windows Server for Qlik Sense Admins

$199

$49

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