Qlik Sense (Cloud)
This article outlines integration with Qlik Sense (Cloud), enabling efficient metadata management through features such as crawling, delta crawling, report preview, and lineage building (both automatic and manual).
This connector establishes connectivity to Qlik Sense (Cloud) using REST APIs and WebSocket communication. Access to Qlik Sense (Cloud) metadata and APIs is authenticated using the Qlik Sense Cloud API Key configured during connection setup.
Overview
Connector Details
Connector Category
Reporting Tools
OvalEdge Release Supported
Release6.3.4 and later
Connectivity
[How the connection is established with Qlik Sense]
REST APIs and WebSocket
Verified Qlik Sense (Cloud) Version
November 2024 Release
The Qlik Sense (Cloud) connector has been validated with the mentioned "Verified Qlik Sense (Cloud) Versions" and is expected to be compatible with other supported Qlik Sense (Cloud) versions. If there are any issues with validation or metadata crawling, please submit a support ticket for investigation and feedback.
Connector Features
Crawling
✅
Delta Crawling
✅
Profiling
❌
Query Sheet
❌
Report Preview
✅
Auto Lineage
✅
Manual Lineage
✅
Secure Authentication via Credential Manager
✅
Data Quality
❌
DAM (Data Access Management)
❌
Bridge
✅
Metadata Mapping
For detailed information about Qlik Sense metadata extraction, including scripts, measures, dimensions, sheets, visual objects, and internal data models, refer to Qlik Sense Metadata Extraction.
The following objects are crawled from Qlik Sense (Cloud) and mapped to the corresponding UI assets.
Space
space
Report Group
Report Group
Domain
Apps
App
Report Group
ReportGroup
Domain
Apps
App
Report
Report
Presentation Layer
Apps
App description
source Description
description
Sheet
Sheet
Report
Report
Sheet
Sheet
Sheet description
Source description
description
Cells
Cell
Report
Report
cell type
Cells
cell description
source description
description
Measures
Measure
Report Field
Report Field
Measure
Measures
Measure name
name
Report filed
Measure
Measures
Measure formula
formula
Report field
Measure
Measures
Measure description
description
Report field
Measure
Dimensions
Dimension
Report Field
Report field
Dimension
Dimensions
Dimension name
name
Report field
Dimension
Dimensions
Dimension formula
formula
Report Field
Dimension
Dimensions
Dimension description
description
ReportField
Dimension
Master Objects
Master Object
Report Field
ReportField
Master Object
Master Objects
Master Object name
name
ReportField
Master Object
Master Objects
Master Object formula
formula
ReportField
Master Object
Master Objects
Master Object description
description
ReportField
Master Object
Variables
Variable
Report Field
ReportField
Variable
Variables
Variable name
name
ReportField
Variable
Variables
Variable value
formula
ReportField
Variable
Source Code
Script Info
Source Code
SourceCode
Script
Source Code
Script content
code
SourceCode
Script
Source Code
Script name
sourceCodeName
SourceCode
Script
Set up a Connection
Prerequisites
The following are the prerequisites to establish a connection:
Service Account User Permissions
It is recommended to use a separate service account to establish the connection to the data source, configured with the following minimum set of permissions.
👨💻Who can provide these permissions? These permissions are typically granted by the Qlik Sense administrator, as users may not have the required access to assign them independently.
Crawling
Space
User with View and Edit Access on Generated API Key
Crawling
Apps
User with View and Edit Access on Generated API Key
Crawling
Reports
User with View and Edit Access on Generated API Key
Crawling
Sub Reports
User with View and Edit Access on Generated API Key
Crawling
Source Code
User with View and Edit Access on Generated API Key
Connection Configuration Steps
Users are required to have the Connector Creator role in order to configure a new connection.
Log into OvalEdge, go to Administration > Connectors, click + (New Connector), search for Qlik Sense, and complete the required parameters.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory for establishing a connection.
Connector Type
By default, "Qlik Sense" is displayed as the selected connector type.
Type of Server*
Select QliksenseCloud from the dropdown menu.
Credential Manager*
Select the desired credentials manager from the drop-down list. Relevant parameters will be displayed based on the selection.
Supported Credential Managers:
OE Credential Manager
AWS Secrets Manager
HashiCorp Vault
Azure Key Vault
For more details, click here.
License Add Ons
Select the checkbox for Auto Lineage Add-On to build data lineage automatically. For more details, click here.
Connector Name*
Enter a unique name for the Qlik Sense (Cloud) connection
(Example: "Qlik Sense_test").
Connector Environment
Select the environment (Example: PROD, STG) configured for the connector. For more details, click here.
Connection URL*
Enter the hostname or IP address of the Qlik Sense environment to establish the connection. (Example: xxxx-sqlserver.xxxx4ijtzasl.xx-xxx-1.xxx.xxxx.com or 1xx.xxx.1.xx).
Qliksense Cloud API Key*
Enter the API key used to authenticate and securely connect to Qlik Sense Cloud services.
Crawl Spaces and Collections
Select Y or N to specify whether Spaces and Collections metadata should be included during crawling.
Proxy Enabled*
Select Yes or No to specify whether the connector should route requests through a proxy server.
XML files generation path
Enter the directory path where the generated XML files will be stored. Ensure that the provided path is valid and accessible.
Default Governance Roles
Default Governance Roles*
Select the appropriate users or teams for each governance role from the drop-down list. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.
Admin Roles
Admin Roles*
Select one or more users from the dropdown list for Integration Admin and Security & Governance Admin. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.
Bridge
Select Bridge*
If applicable, select the bridge from the drop-down list.
The drop-down list displays all active bridges that have been configured. These bridges facilitate communication between data sources and the system without requiring changes to firewall rules.
After entering all connection details, the following actions can be performed:
Click Validate to verify the connection.
Click Save to store the connection for future use.
Click Save & Configure to apply additional settings before saving.
The saved connection will appear on the Connectors home page.
Manage Connector Operations
Crawl
To perform crawl operations, users must be assigned the Integration Admin role.
The Crawl/Profile button allows you to select one or more Report Groups for crawling.
Navigate to the Connectors page and click Crawl/Profile.
Select the report groups to be crawled.
The Crawl option is selected by default.
Click Run to collect metadata from the connected source and load it into the Data Catalog.
After a successful crawl, the information appears in the Data Catalog > Report / Report Column tab.
The Schedule checkbox allows automated crawling at defined intervals, from a minute to a year.
Click the Schedule checkbox to enable the Select Period drop-down.
Select a time interval for the operation from the drop-down menu.
Click Schedule to initiate metadata collection from the connected source.
The system will automatically execute the selected crawl operation at the scheduled time.
Other Operations
The Connectors page provides a centralized view of all configured connectors, along with their health status.
Managing connectors includes:
Connector Health: Displays the current status of each connector using a green icon for active connections and a red icon for inactive connections, helping to monitor the connectivity with data sources.
Viewing: Click the Eye icon next to the connector name to view connector details, including report, sub report, report columns, and codes.
Nine Dots Menu Options:
To view, edit, validate, build lineage, configure, or delete connectors, click on the Nine Dots menu.
Edit Connector: Update and revalidate the data source.
Validate Connector: Check the connection's integrity.
Settings: Modify connector settings.
Crawler: Configure data extraction.
Access Instructions: Add notes on how data can be accessed.
Business Glossary Settings: Manage term associations at the connector level.
Others: Configure notification recipients for metadata changes.
Build Lineage: Automatically build data lineage using source code parsing.
Delete Connector: Remove a connector with confirmation.
For more details on connector settings, click here.
Connectivity Troubleshooting
If incorrect parameters are entered, error messages may appear. Ensure all inputs are accurate to resolve these issues. If issues persist, contact the assigned support team.
1
Engine connectivity failed due to certificate validation error
Description: The Qlik Sense engine connection failed because of an SSL certificate validation issue causing a PKIX path building error.
Resolution:
Update the SSL certificate configured on the server.
Ensure the certificate is correctly installed and valid.
Coordinate with the DevOps team to apply the required certificate updates.
2
403 Forbidden error during engine connectivity validation
Description: Connector validation failed with a 403 Forbidden error because the Qlik Sense server was unavailable or unreachable during validation.
Resolution:
Verify that the Qlik Sense server is up and running.
Ensure the server is reachable from the OvalEdge environment.
Retry connector validation after confirming server availability.
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