QlikView Initial Setup

Arjun Meda

Assistant Vice President at HSBC India

A separate team in my company handles the product's configuration and architecture side.

Jason Heunis

Senior Manager: Diversified Operations at Pharmacy Direct

It is of medium complexity. It is not easy, and it is also not difficult. It takes a little bit of time to get the hang of it. If you have some kind of experience in working with these types of setups, it is quite easy to learn.

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Sandro Gatti

Partner at Bios Management

Setting up QlikView can vary depending on whether it's in a server environment or a client environment. In a client environment, the process is straightforward and can be easily handled. However, in a server environment, it requires someone with in-depth knowledge of server administration. While the installation itself may not be problematic, the ongoing management can be challenging.

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Prashant Baste

Sr. Solution Architect at Team Computers

On a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy, I rate the setup phase an eight.

The solution is deployed on the cloud and on-prem environments.

The deployment process is an activity consisting of a few hours.

For the initial setup, one person was able to install and configure everything. With respect to the development, it depends upon the customer-to-customer requirement to requirement complexity of a business. But initial setup and configuration have been done by only a single person.

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MUHAMMAD HAYAT QURESHI

Commercial Finance Controller at Imtiaz Super Market

The initial setup is easy. That is the reason we opted for this product. I rate the process an eight out of ten. We have deployed the product on the server and access it via the web. However, we cannot use it out of the network. It takes 15 to 20 days to complete and requires one person for implementation. Furthermore, it needs two to three developers to develop the product for business. One executive can do the maintenance.

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AhmadKastero

Head of Product at Quantiphi

The initial setup was quite straightforward. I would rate it ten out of ten.

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Rasool Ahamad

Technical Lead at GSPANN Technologies

The initial setup of QlikView can be either easy or difficult depending on the individual's prior knowledge and willingness to learn. A basic understanding of SQL and Excel is helpful for dashboard development.

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BrunoPreti

Director of Special Projects - Product Business Manager QLIK & Microsoft at Aldebra Spa

The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate it nine out of ten.

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Martin Goebbels

Data Analyst & Researcher (Freelance) at Sonra Intelligence

I would rate my experience with the initial setup a six out of ten, where one being difficult and ten being easy.

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reviewer2341953

Enterprise Data Architect at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

I rate the initial setup process a seven out of ten. It took half a day to complete product testing and implementation. We receive support services from the vendor for maintenance.

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Sultan Molobayev

Data Warehouse Architecture at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees

The initial setup was easy.

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AbakarAhmat

Software Engineer at a university with 10,001+ employees

I rate QlikView's installation a ten out of ten. It was very easy. Deployment depends on the project and its scope. It can take around one week to three months to complete. You need one resource to handle the maintenance and deployment.

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it_user377385

Vice President, Business Continuity Manager / Information Security Officer / Project Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

We went for standalone licenses in the beginning of about six, and over several years the license count grew to 60. When I left the company in late 2015, we were looking finally getting a server.

I do not know the status now, but the company should have been given serious thought to getting a server, and perhaps converting some of the licenses to QlikSense.

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Jhornber

Director, BI & Analytics at a leisure / travel company with 10,001+ employees

Straightforward setup. Connected to Active Directory to manage users.

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Hendra Eka Putra

Chief Executive Officer at Idea Domina

We handle most of the difficulty in the data warehouse, so the front end is relatively simple. We just use the common features.

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it_user381693

FSI IT Consulting Manager at Deloitte Portugal

It was extremely simple and straightforward to implement.

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it_user257343

Business Intelligence Latin America Leader at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The initial setup was straightforward. QlikView allows you to install it on regular desktops with 8 GB memory. After some time, we migrated QlikView to a server with 64 GB, due to the number of users and the amount of applications developed.

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it_user195606

Senior IT Project Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The desktop component was straightforward. I didn’t set up the server component, so I can’t speak to the publishing.

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reviewer2309610

Logistics Engineer at a logistics company with 201-500 employees

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

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Sue Penick

Director of IS at Bennington Marine, LLC

it wasn't bad. We did need some consulting advise on the set up in the server...but designing the organization and naming conventions should be up to you. We took the consultants advise and ended up renaming, changing almost everything as far as naming conventions

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Theophilos Papa

Crm/Business Intelligence administrator at Kc firiakis LTD

The initial setup was pretty simple and straightforward.

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Bernard Barnard

Head of Qlikview IT at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup was straightforward, but consideration needs to be taken when procuring the hardware.

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reviewer1904634

Operations Officer Team Leader at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

I didn't handle the initial setup and I'm just the one user.

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reviewer1904637

Project Coordinator Manager at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees

I'm not sure about how the setup is, as I'm not the one that does that part. We do request it from our tech people, and it's done fairly quickly, however, I don't know if it's easy or hard. That's their part to know.

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Shabaz Shaikh

Software Developer at a construction company with 10,001+ employees

I was not involved in the complete setup. However, its installation using multiple transports and connectors is quite straightforward.

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it_user120957

Business Information Expert Performance Measurement at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Straightforward, easy installation (next-->next-->next). Single sign on was a bit more complex, but way easier than with SAP BO, for example.

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ONUR ÇALISKAN

Managing Partner at INFOLOJIK

The deployment took less than one day.

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reviewer1901754

Head Of Business Intelligence at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

The solution is easy to set up. It's straightforward. It's not overly complex.

While our tech team is large, there are two or three people dealing with opening users in general, not just in the software. They take the tickets when we need to add someone.

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it_user297504

Data Architect at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

On the server side, it is quite straightforward and we didn’t encounter any problem.

On the client side, the user can access it by browser or a desktop application. For the desktop installation, it can be downloaded from internet. And the configuration to connect the server is very easy; even end-users are able to do it. We prepared just one slide and end-users are able to follow it.

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reviewer1185771

Works at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

Application install was simple and straightforward.

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it_user181071

Information System & Business Enterprise Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Technically, initial setup was very simple. The hardest part was getting visualization requirements form unsophisticated users who were not used to any sort of reporting on their processes.

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it_user368133

BI Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup was not intuitive, but straightforward for a Qlik admin expert.

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ManFin32102

Manager, Financial Systems Deployment, EPSI at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We had the partner help us set up the product for us. So, I do not remember any difficulty with the setup process.

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it_user178017

Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup of QlikView tends to be fairly straightforward, though when setting up additional features such as clustering and publisher features, this can get a little complex.

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Peter Eerdekens

Commercial Business Analyst at Asilia Africa

Setup itself was fairly complex since our company battled with a legacy of dirty data and a lack of data literacy.

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it_user72435

Solution Architect at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Initial setup is straightforward. It is not a complex system to install.

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it_user342081

Information Systems Development Manager(Senior) – Divisional Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward.

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it_user157734

Solutions Manager Business Intelligence at a marketing services firm with 51-200 employees

Initial setup was straightforward. You need a server, install QlikView with its web server option and then you can start doing applications.

For more complex architectures (clustered, with two or more servers), you will probably need Qlik Tech support.

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it_user296565

Product Manager - Healthcare Analytics at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

Simple, low level learning curve.

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it_user165582

BI Expert at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

The initial setup was absolutely seamless and the only requirement for a successful deploy is a little training to the users, not only about how to use QlikView, but what can be done with QlikView, giving them the initial spark.

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it_user140223

Marketing Intelligence Analyst at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward.

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José Maurício Da Silva Júnior

BI Consultant at Inteligencia de Negocios

The product’s initial setup process is easy. If you have all the data stored in Excel or similar tools, it is easy to deploy for IT personnel and end users.

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Mridul Rao

Manager - Revenue & Growth|Strategy & Planning | Market Intelligencee at a media company with 10,001+ employees

We have exceptional staff on hand that handled the implementation and deployment. They didn't have any issues with it. For them, it was straightforward. It wasn't complex for their level of expertise.

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it_user657474

Analyst - Business Applications at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup was pretty easy because our implementation partner understood our current data source (SAP).

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it_user156003

Senior BI Consultant (Qlikview) at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

QlikView setup is very straightforward, only requiring server parameterization in terms of ODBC and the QlikView Server. It is not complex when compared to similar products.

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it_user421155

Solution Engineer - QlikView/Qlik Sense at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup simplicity or complexity depends on the project and the systems already in place. As for the tool itself, initial setup is straightforward.

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AyodeleMakun

Qlik Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

The initial setup is pretty straightforward for personal use, except when you are looking at deploying the QlikView server which will entail some configuration instructed during the installation process.

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it_user114843

Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup was straightforward, with a simple, easy interface. We had a simple setup anyway, not much complexity. We were able to get QV up and running in a very short turnaround time.

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it_user175005

Project Manager at a logistics company with 51-200 employees

I would say straightforward. Training was provided by our supplier, and our developers already had BI knowledge .

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it_user414966

IT Admin at a logistics company with 501-1,000 employees

A comprehensive concept for the initial setup is very important; there are various ways to implement the server infrastructure. If the concept was done properly, implementation might be complex but not difficult. We never had to contact QlikTech for additional support.

The documentation itself, user forum and several tech days was always helpful to start.

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it_user193482

Information Publishing Portfolio Manager at a comms service provider

Initial setup was straightforward.

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it_user186759

Developer with 501-1,000 employees

I remember it being set up with the first production app running in three days. So, initial setup was straightforward.

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it_user363234

Managing Partner at PBS

Initial setup was quite easy.

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it_user401796

IT Manager at a consumer goods company with 501-1,000 employees

The initial setup was very simple and in a few days, we were able to begin operating with the data available.

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it_user335649

Analista de inteligencia de mercado at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

There wasn´t any problem with the setup, it was very easy (much easier then Oracle OBIEE).

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Angel Monjarás

Product Specialist and Education Services at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup is as straightforward as client/server installations go. Complexity can arise when getting access to data sources or integrating with third-party security, for example.

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it_user97479

Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

It was straightforward, but we have skilled people and we are not beginners. We are an IT company. View full review »

it_user203682

Project Manager, Global Business Intelligence & Analytics at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Initial setup was very easy.

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it_user77322

Consultant at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

Very simple, standard desktop installation file and when performing the server install it requires very little Windows Server knowledge. View full review »

it_user75063

Database Expert at a university with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward. We just installed the Server Edition and configured it in no time.

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Martin Zwarthoed

Database Specialist at Zwarthoed IT Solutions

The deployment on premises is quite complicated. I did it myself but my predecessor neglected to make proper documentation about installation and the solution requires a lot of components on different servers that talk to each other and you need to set firewall settings and things like that. It's quite a big application. They could improve on that and they probably did that with Qlik Sense. There's a lot of manual stuff required which is not really necessary.

We have about 30 users in the company who are really customers. They access the reporting through a web console which sees it in the mail and some of them are external users who developed on the application. My role is more the maintenance of the application itself. I'm the one who installed it and updates the system. It's difficult to know whether our usage will be increased. This is a difficult year for everyone. If a company has to cut its budget, one of the first things to go is usually marketing.

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it_user928116

Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The initial setup is not very complex, it is on a moderate level. If others compare it to other BI tools, they may find it complex. But it was not a problem for us.

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Leander du Plessis

Data Analyst at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup was straight forward. The only challenge is maintaining a custom user directory by hand, because of a lack of Active Directory in the organization.

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it_user156729

Business Intelligence Data Architect at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The setup is fairly simple, but you do have to have a decent level of technical knowledge if you are going to set up a Qlikview Server yourself. Otherwise, I’d suggest the use of a consultant. The client software is very simple to set up.

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it_user130470

Technical Associate at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup is quite straightforward, but it requires good hardware for high data loads.

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it_user254223

Project Manager - Business Intelligence at www.datademy.es

It was straightforward.

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it_user90651

Senior Manager of Data Analytics at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees

Everything is quite easy and straightforward View full review »

it_user422718

Business Intelligence Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward. I would recommend getting someone from Qlik to advise or do the initial setup to eliminate any issues.

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it_user416430

Business Intelligence Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

It’s straightforward and very detailed documentation is available; just follow the instruction prompts when you install the software.

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it_user326526

Senior Business Analyst at a logistics company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward.

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it_user235527

IT Manager / Specialist at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup had medium complexity due to different data sources and integrations.

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it_user78285

BI Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup was straightforward: half a day and your QlikView server is up and running.

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it_user152448

Senior Software Developer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's a straightforward set-up. You can start working with QlikView immediately after installation.

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it_user93909

Partner with 51-200 employees

Setup is straightforward especially with later editions of QlikView

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it_user78468

Senior IT Business Partner at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees

Straightforward.

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it_user299343

Service Delivery Manager - EABL at a consumer goods company with 501-1,000 employees

Set up was easy. Being technical, I found it easy and straightforward.

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DecisionSupMgr214

Decision Support Manager at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees

The initial setup was supported by the company and was not very complex.

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it_user356589

Managing Director at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward.

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it_user220716

Partner at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

Initial setup was straightforward as an all-in-one product, compared to Microsoft’s product stack.

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it_user377319

Analytics Application Consultant Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

QlikView initial set-up is simple just run the installer and click next.

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it_user352455

Senior BI Consultant at a retailer with 51-200 employees

Consultants setup our tools.

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it_user303567

SAP Application Specialist at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees

It was straightforward, and after the installation we had the first results in a few days.

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it_user198027

Director, Business Analytics at a recruiting/HR firm with 51-200 employees

Initial setup is straightforward and much easier than other traditional BI software.

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it_user381315

Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

Initial setup was straightforward. QlikView is an excellent product.

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it_user208263

Associate Director at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees

It was quite straightforward.

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it_user92304

Consulting Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

It was straightforward.

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it_user76272

Business Manager (Exco level) & Executive Director at a retailer with 51-200 employees

Very straight forward for a simple 1 application installation. Just pick 32 or 64 bit and go! View full review »

it_user87984

BI Expert with 51-200 employees

It is very easy to install Qlikview. The important part is to size correctly the servers according to the size of the application and the number of users. View full review »

it_user752142

Board of Management with 501-1,000 employees

It was very easy because we started by using the free version of QlikView. After that, we bought everything, including a server license. So, we had no problems with this.

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it_user374679

IT Admin at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup is straightforward. The vendor gave us a better understanding of the Qlik environment, data and dashboard development before moving to full training.

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it_user354570

Consultor QlikView at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Initial setup is straightforward; you just install and use.

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it_user164283

BI Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

The setup is very straightforward. The documentation is clear and concise.

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it_user67443

BI Expert at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees

Straight forward, the complexity lies in the creation of the data model using scripting but you can do it step by step and add sources while building, something which is more difficult with classic BI products View full review »

it_user231753

Profesional Management Database and Server, Networking, Virtualization Server. at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees

It is very easy to install.

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it_user348648

IT Specialist at a local government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward.

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it_user169491

Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Very easy setup.

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it_user858876

Enterprise Architecture & Business Analyst - Analytics at a paper AND forest products with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's not complex.

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it_user93783

Master Data at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees

Yes, it was straightforward.

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it_user176133

Consultant at a tech services company

Initial setup was complex with respect to building the same project environment for a different business domain.

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it_user213993

Analyst Control and Monitoring at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees

The initial setup was straightforward. There was a small amount of data with few KPIs.

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it_user373044

Partner at a tech company with 51-200 employees

Initial setup was very straightforward, plus the team had set up Qlikview previously.

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it_user388488

IT Analyst at a government with 501-1,000 employees

It was done with technical support, but I wouldn't classify it as complex.

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it_user170457

Assistant Manager - Solution Consulting at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees

Initial setup was straightforward.

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reviewer1378953

Qlik Consultant at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

When you are setting up QlikView, the first thing that you need to do is connect to the database. The length of time it takes depends on the size of the data. We found that for a million records, it will take between two and three minutes.

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it_user190806

IT Specialist at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees

It was complex because we didn't have the correct person (resource) to build the right queries. We then got someone with the right competency and things have been going well.

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it_user86037

BI Expert at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

The initial setup was straightforward.

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