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Prerequisites

Before installing the SenseOps Writeback Extension, ensure that the following requirements are met. Requirements differ depending on the writeback variant you plan to use:

File-Based Writeback

File-Based Writeback has no additional prerequisites. Since data is written directly to flat files (CSV, TXT, or QVD), no separate server setup or configuration is required beyond having access to the SenseOps Portal to download the extension.

Database-Based Writeback

Database-Based Writeback requires the Writeback server to be installed and configured, since it handles database connectivity, credentials, and destination mappings. The prerequisites below apply to this variant, and are applicable to both Qlik Sense Enterprise and Qlik Sense SaaS environments.

Windows Server

  • Writeback can be installed on an existing Qlik Sense node or on a new Windows Server.
  • Supported operating system: Windows Server 2022 or later.
  • Local administrator rights are required for the installation.

Software & Dependencies

  • Ensure the latest SenseOps Writeback Installer Package is available.
  • Node.js version 18 or later must be installed on the server before deployment.

Network & Port Configuration

  • The Writeback Server runs on port 4001.
  • Ensure port 4001 is free and accessible.
  • The Writeback service should be reachable by Writeback users outside the system.

Qlik Connectivity

The following Qlik Sense certificates are required:

  • client.pem
  • client_key.pem
  • root.pem

Additional requirements:

  • If Writeback is installed on a separate server, ensure the following ports are accessible:
    • 4243 – Qlik Proxy
    • 4747 – Qlik Engine
  • Qlik Root Admin user details are required for Writeback activities.

Database Connectivity

  • The Writeback database server must be accessible from the Writeback server.

Once these prerequisites are in place, proceed to Installation to install and configure the Writeback Extension.