Concepts
Deep dive into the various components that make up Butler.
Core Concepts
Butler provides several key features that extend primarily client-managed Qlik Sense with additional capabilities, but some features can also be used with Qlik Sense Cloud.
Monitoring & Alerting
- Failed Reloads - Get notified when reload tasks fail
- Successful Reloads - Track successful task completions for performance insights
- Windows Services - Monitor critical Qlik Sense services across multiple servers
- Server Version - Track Qlik Sense server versions for compliance and planning
License Management
- Server License - Monitor and manage Qlik Sense server licenses
- Access Licenses - Monitor and automatically manage user access licenses
Incident Management
- Incident Management Overview - Comprehensive incident management and alerting
- New Relic Integration - Connect Butler with New Relic for observability and incident management
- Signl4 Integration - Modern cloud-based incident management and team alerting
Communication & Integration
- Teams Messaging - Send automated notifications to Microsoft Teams channels
- MQTT - Connect to IoT and automation systems
- Custom Links - Include helpful links in alert messages
- UDP Client - Built-in testing tool for UDP message debugging
Task Management
- Scheduler - Advanced Cron-like scheduling for precise task control
- Start Sense Tasks - Programmatically trigger reload tasks via REST API
- Key-Value Store - Pass parameters between tasks and applications
File Operations
- File System Access - Secure file copy, move, and delete operations
Getting Started
If you're new to Butler, we recommend starting with:
- Getting Started Guide - Basic setup and installation
- Failed Reload Notifications - Most popular feature
- Configuration Reference - Understanding the config file
Next Steps
Each concept page includes practical examples and configuration details to help you implement Butler features in your Qlik Sense environment.