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System requirements for Qlik Sense

This section lists the requirements that must be fulfilled by the target system in order to successfully install and run Qlik Sense.

Platforms
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016

For development and testing purposes only:

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit version only)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit version only)
  • Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit version only)
Information noteThese operating systems are supported by Qlik Sense. Third-party software may require service packs to be installed.
Processors (CPUs)

Multi-core x64 compatible processors

We recommend that you use at least 4 cores per node in a Qlik Analytics Platform deployment.

Memory

8 GB minimum (depending on data volumes, more may be required)

Qlik Sense is an in-memory analysis technology. The memory requirements for the Qlik Sense products are directly related to the amount of data being analyzed.

Disk space 3.0 GB total required to install
Storage
  • A network file share is required for the storage to be accessible by all servers in the site. In case of a single-server deployment, local disk storage may be sufficient.
  • Sufficient storage is required for the volume of apps and content used in the deployment.
Security
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows Integrated Authentication
  • Third-party security
WebSockets Web browsers and infrastructure components (such as proxies and routers) must support WebSockets.
.NET framework 4.5.2 or higher

Repository database

PostgreSQL 9.6

PostgreSQL is included in the Qlik Sense setup by default. However, you can also download and install it manually.

Information noteThe version of PostgreSQL 9.6 installed with Qlik Sense does not include pgAdmin tools. You can download and install them manually if required.

PostgreSQL is an open source object-relational database management system. It is released under the PostgreSQL license, which is a free and open source software license.

Centralized logging database PostgreSQL 9.6
Internet protocol
  • IPv4
  • IPv6
  • Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)
Network The configured hostname must resolve to an IP address on the host machine.
Qlik Management Console (QMC), supported browsers

Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox (requires hardware acceleration, not supported in virtual environments)

Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (not supported on Windows Server 2012)

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox (requires hardware acceleration, not supported in virtual environments)

Microsoft Windows 10:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox (requires hardware acceleration, not supported in virtual environments)

Apple Mac OS X 10.11 and 10.12:

  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox (requires hardware acceleration, not supported in virtual environments)

CefSharp embedded browser v55 or later (CefSharp allows you to embed the Chromium open source browser inside .Net apps)

QMC, minimum screen resolution

Desktops, laptops, and Apple Mac: 1024x768

No mobile or small screen support.

QlikView compatibility It is not possible to install Qlik Sense on a machine with QlikView Server already installed.
Qlik Sense Mobile app iOS support
  • iOS 10.3.2 or later
Information noteWe recommend upgrading to iOS 11.2.2 or later.
Information note iOS 11.0 or later is required for SAML authentication.
Qlik Sense Mobile app device compatibility
  • iPad Air 2 or later
  • iPad Pro
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone 6S
  • iPhone 6S Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone X
Qlik Sense Mobile app compatibility with Qlik Sense

The Qlik Sense Mobile app works with the following Qlik Sense releases:

  • Qlik SenseSeptember 2017
  • Qlik SenseNovember 2017
  • Qlik SenseFebruary 2018
Warning noteQlik SenseFebruary 2018 or later is required to reduce the size of apps for download to your iOS device.
Information noteWe do not recommend that you install Qlik Sense on domain controller machines, as group policies may prevent Qlik Sense from getting access to required services.

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