Qlik Sense Server License
Monitor and manage Qlik Sense server licenses to ensure compliance and optimal resource allocation.
What are Qlik Sense Server Licenses?
Qlik Sense server licenses define the core capabilities and capacity of your client-managedQlik Sense deployment.
These licenses determine what features are available and how many users can access the system, using different license types.
Why Monitor Server Licenses?
Capacity Planning
Growth Management: Plan for future license needs:
- User Growth: Anticipate new user license requirements
- Feature Adoption: Monitor usage of advanced features
- Application Scaling: Plan licenses for new application deployments
- Department Expansion: Allocate licenses for organizational growth
Cost Optimization
License Utilization: Optimize license costs through monitoring:
- Usage Patterns: Identify underutilized licenses for reallocation
- Peak Demand: Plan license capacity for busy periods
- User Behavior: Understand actual vs. assigned license usage
- License Mobility: Track and optimize license assignments
- Reuse and Redistribution: Track and reassign unused licenses
Dashboard and Reporting
License Utilization Dashboard
Track license usage patterns and trends:
Current Status:
- Real-time utilization by license type
- Peak usage metrics
- Monthly utilization patterns
- Growth trends by license type
- Seasonal usage variations
- Year-over-year comparisons
License Management
- Monitor Continuously: Set up automated monitoring with appropriate alerting
- Plan Capacity: Use historical data to forecast license needs
- Optimize Regularly: Review and optimize license allocations quarterly
- Track Compliance: Maintain detailed compliance records for audits
- Budget Planning: Use license data for accurate budget forecasting
Compliance Risks
- Monitor license usage continuously to prevent violations
- Set conservative thresholds to avoid accidental overages
- Maintain detailed audit trails of all license activities
- Plan license renewals well in advance of expiration dates
- Implement automated alerts for critical compliance events
Next Steps
- Setup Guide - Configure license monitoring
- Alert Templates - Customize license alert formats
- Access License Monitoring - Monitor user access licenses