Qlik Management Console (QMC) is an administrative tool that is used to manage BI tools like Qlik View and Qlik Sense. QMC provides the capabilities for user access control, connection management, app security, and various administrative tasks within the Qlik business intelligence platform.
It empowers administrators to configure Qlik app settings, manage environments, and automate tasks for streamlined operations. With monitoring capabilities, the QMC ensures system health, logs user activities, and supports troubleshooting.
License management and task automation enhance compliance and operational efficiency. In essence, the QMC serves as the command center, providing the essential features needed to administer, secure, and optimize Qlik business intelligence environments.
Below are the components of the Qlik Management Console.
Users: Create, Modify, and Delete the user account.
Apps: Publish, Duplicate, and Delete the Qlik app.
Tasks: Schedule and manage the tasks such as reloading and distribution.
Streams: Streams are the way to organize and control access.
License Management: Apply and manage the Qlik license.
In QMC, user management is a very important aspect. It includes creating, controlling, and modification of the user’s access to an application.
QMC allows administrators to create a new user to modify the existing one and provide user details like userID and Password. Administrators can also apply security rules in QMC to control access. This helps to specify which user has access to which document.
Go to your web browser and log in to Qlik Management Console.
In the QMC, find and navigate to the section related to User Management and look for an option to create a new user.
Provide the necessary information for the new user, including username, and password.
Define security rules for the user, specifying which Qlik View/Sense documents they can access and what actions they can perform.
After entering the details, save the new user. The user should now be created in the QMC.
Sign in to the Qlik Management Console.
Navigate to the User Management section in QMC and identify the user you want to modify.
Click on an option for editing or modifying user details.
Adjust security rules and settings as needed.
Save the changes to apply the modifications to the user's account.
Sign in to the Qlik Management Console.
Navigate to the User Management section in the QMC and detect the user you want to delete.
Look for an option to delete the user.
Confirm the deletion of the user when prompted.
Save the changes to finalize the deletion of the user.
App refers to the Qlik application which is a container that contains Visualization, Data Models, and Analysis.
Access the QMC using your administrator credentials.
Locate the section in the QMC related to App Management.
Search for an option to create a new app.
Enter essential details for the new app, such as name, description, and initial settings.
Save the newly created app within the QMC.
Log in to the Qlik Management Console.
Access the App section within the QMC interface.
Identify and select the app you want to manage.
Depending on your needs, perform tasks such as publishing, duplicating, or deleting the app.
Save any changes made to the app configuration.
Access the Qlik Management Console.
Locate the section related to publishing apps.
Choose the app you want to publish.
Initiate the publishing process to make the app available in the Qlik Sense Hub.
Save any changes made during the publishing process.
Access the QMC.
Locate the section related to distributing apps.
Specify the users or groups to whom the app should be distributed.
Save the distribution settings to ensure the app reaches the intended audience.
‘Task’ in QMC refers to a predefined operation and process that can be scheduled and automated. Tasks are used to perform various activities, such as loading data into an app, distributing reports, or executing scripts.
Log in to Qlik Management Console.
Navigate to the Task Management or Reload Tasks section within the QMC interface.
Look for an option to create a New Task.
Choose the type of task you want to create (e.g., Reload Task, Distribution Task, etc.).
Enter the necessary details and configurations for the task. This may include specifying the app, defining the schedule, and setting other parameters.
Save the newly created task within the QMC.
Use the QMC to monitor the execution of tasks. Check for successful completion, errors, or other relevant information.
If needed, navigate to the Task Management section to modify task settings or delete tasks. Ensure that any modifications align with your organizational requirements.
Stream refers to a container or grouping mechanism for managing and organizing apps. Streams provide a way to categorize and control access to a set of related Qlik Sense apps. Each stream typically represents a logical grouping of apps based on a specific theme, project, or department within an organization.
Open a web browser and navigate to the QMC login page. Log in using your administrator credentials.
Navigate to the Stream Management or Streams section within the QMC interface.
Look for an option to create a new stream. This might be labeled as “Create Stream” or similar.
Enter the necessary details for the new stream, such as name, description, and access permissions.
When creating or publishing Qlik Sense apps, specify the stream to which the app belongs.
Configure security rules to control which users or groups have access to the stream. This determines who can view and interact with the apps within the stream.
Use the QMC to monitor the usage and activity within each stream. This may include tracking app access, changes, and user interactions.
If needed, navigate to the Stream Management section to modify stream settings or delete streams. Ensure that any modifications align with your organizational requirements.
License management in the Qlik Management Console (QMC) is a crucial aspect of administering Qlik Sense. It involves tasks related to assigning, monitoring, and optimizing licenses for users and apps.
Open a web browser and navigate to the QMC login page. Log in using your administrator credentials.
Navigate to the License Management or User Access section within the QMC interface.
Assign named user licenses to specific individuals or groups based on their roles and requirements.
Set up concurrent licenses for users who will share access to Qlik Sense.
If using Login Access Passes, allocate them to users who need temporary or occasional access.
Regularly check the License Monitor tool to monitor license consumption and identify any trends or issues.
Modify license allocations based on changing user needs, ensuring efficient use of available licenses.
Review audit logs and use tools like License Analyzer to optimize license usage and plan for future needs.
If using tokens, manage and allocate tokens based on user activities and requirements.
Configure notifications to alert administrators when licenses are approaching expiration or when lease periods are ending.
In conclusion, the Qlik Management Console (QMC) is an essential administrative hub for Qlik View and Qlik Sense environments. Offering robust features, it enables user management, license allocation, task automation, and app governance. Security rules ensure controlled access, while monitoring tools track system health and user activities. The QMC’s role extends to organizing apps within streams, managing data connections, and facilitating integrations. With its user-friendly interface and critical functionalities, the QMC serves as a central command center for administrators, ensuring the smooth operation, security, and optimization of Qlik environments for effective data analytics and business intelligence.
