# System requirements

To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, the following requirements must be met before installing and using the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool.

## Operating system and hardware

### Operating system

* Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or 2022 (dedicated server)

### CPU

* Minimum: 4 cores
* Recommended: 8 or more cores for large environments (for example, environments with tens of thousands of users or apps)

### Memory

* Minimum: 16 GB RAM
* Recommended: 32 GB RAM or more for large-scale migrations

### Disk space

* Minimum: 100 GB of available storage

Information note

Sufficient storage space is required to temporarily stage all migrated assets, including Qlik apps (with or without data), various data files such as QVDs, CSVs, TXT files, and other assets like extensions.

## Qlik file access requirements

To migrate file-based assets such as QVDs, CSVs, and TXT files, the following conditions must be met:

* Domain access  
  The server hosting the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool must have access to the relevant shared file locations. This typically requires membership in the same domain as the Qlik Sense environment or a trust relationship with that domain.

* Service account configuration  
  The Qlik Analytics Migration Tool Windows service must run under a domain account with read access to the necessary file shares or local paths.

* Permissions  
  The domain account must have appropriate NTFS and share-level permissions on all folders and network locations involved in the migration.

  **Reference:**

  * [Microsoft Docs — Configure service logon](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/log-on-as-a-service)

## Network and connectivity

### Internet access

Outbound internet connectivity is required to access the target Qlik Cloud tenant. This can be provided directly or through an HTTP or HTTPS proxy.

## Certificates and security

* Server certificate  
  A valid third-party SSL or TLS certificate must be installed on the server where the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool is hosted. The certificate must be issued for the domain name associated with the server.

* Qlik Sense proxy certificate  
  The Qlik Sense Proxy Service must also have a valid third-party certificate installed to enable secure communication with the migration tool.

  **Reference:**

  * [Qlik Sense — Certificates used by the Qlik Sense Proxy Service](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/sense-admin/Content/Sense_Admin/Security/Certificates-QlikSense.htm)

## Browser requirements

* A modern web browser is required to access the tool's interface. Supported browsers include:
  * Google Chrome
  * Microsoft Edge
* To access the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool using Windows authentication, the user must be on a device running the Windows operating system.