Qlik View System Administrator Certification Practice Exam

Qlik View System Administrator Certification Practice Exam

About the Qlik View System Administrator Certification Exam

The QlikView System Administrator Exam is designed to evaluate a candidate’s expertise in managing, maintaining, and optimizing QlikView environments. This exam assesses skills in server configuration, system management, security implementation, and performance tuning for QlikView applications. It is an ideal certification for IT professionals who want to validate their technical proficiency in administering QlikView environments and ensuring optimal performance and data security.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• IT professionals responsible for managing and maintaining QlikView environments.
• System administrators and engineers who handle QlikView server installations, configurations, and upgrades.
• Data professionals looking to specialize in QlikView systems management and optimization.
• Technical consultants and QlikView solution architects involved in implementing QlikView solutions.
• Professionals seeking to validate their skills and advance their careers in QlikView system administration.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in QlikView Server and Publisher setup, installation, and configuration.
• Knowledge of user access management, security protocols, and data governance within QlikView environments.
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize QlikView server performance.
• Understanding of load balancing, clustering, and scalability in QlikView deployments.
• Familiarity with system backups, disaster recovery, and maintenance tasks.

Knowledge Gained

By taking the Qlik View System Administrator Exam, candidates will gain comprehensive knowledge in the following areas:

• Mastery of QlikView server architecture and components, including services, applications, and configurations.
• Skills to efficiently manage user and document security, including Section Access and Active Directory integration.
• Techniques for monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving performance issues within QlikView environments.
• Best practices for managing QlikView tasks, distribution services, and data reload schedules.
• Understanding of high availability setups, clustering, and scaling QlikView servers to meet organizational needs.

Course Outline

The Qlik View System Administrator Exam covers the following topics - 

Introduction to QlikView System Administration

• Overview of QlikView architecture and its components.
• Role of a QlikView System Administrator and key responsibilities.
• Understanding QlikView licensing, CALs (Client Access Licenses), and deployment options.

QlikView Server Installation and Configuration

• Step-by-step installation of QlikView Server and Publisher.
• Configuring QlikView services, including QVS (QlikView Server), QDS (QlikView Distribution Service), QMS (QlikView Management Service), and QVWS (QlikView Web Server).
• Setting up QlikView Management Console (QMC) and AccessPoint.

User and Document Security Management

• Implementing user authentication and authorization: Active Directory integration, custom users, and Section Access.
• Managing document security and access rights within QlikView applications.
• Configuring document and folder security settings and QMC roles.

Server and Publisher Administration

• Managing QlikView Server tasks and distribution services.
• Setting up and managing reload tasks, document distribution, and user access.
• Understanding Publisher tasks: looping and reducing data, distributing by email, and folder distribution.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

• Techniques for monitoring server performance using QlikView logs and QlikView Performance Monitor.
• Troubleshooting common issues related to memory, CPU, and disk usage.
• Performance tuning tips: optimizing QVD loads, caching strategies, and server settings.

High Availability, Load Balancing, and Scalability

• Configuring load balancing and clustering for high availability.
• Understanding the architecture for scalability in large deployments.
• Implementing multi-node QlikView environments for enhanced performance and reliability.

Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance

• Setting up regular backup schedules for QlikView applications and configurations.
• Disaster recovery planning and restoring QlikView environments from backups.
• Routine maintenance tasks: updating, patching, and system health checks.

Managing QlikView System Logs and Troubleshooting

• Understanding and managing various QlikView logs: Event, Performance, Audit, and Session logs.
• Using logs for diagnostics and troubleshooting common issues.
• Tools and techniques for monitoring and resolving errors in the QlikView environment.

Advanced Topics in QlikView System Administration

• Managing QlikView in a cloud environment and hybrid setups.
• Understanding QlikView Governance Dashboard for auditing and monitoring.
• Integrating QlikView with third-party applications and solutions.

Best Practices for QlikView Administration

• Best practices for server configuration, security management, and data governance.
• Documenting configurations and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Continuous improvement strategies for system optimization and user satisfaction.