topic Re: Migrating nprinting to new server in Qlik NPrinting

Migrating nprinting to new server

srik00001 — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:25:20 GMT

I am planning a migration to new nprinting server from one domain to another domain

Can i take a DB backup of source nprinting DB and restore to destination nprinting DB server?

Source version: Qlik NPrinting November 2019, Version: 19.40.3.0

Destination version: Qlik NPrinting May 2021, Version: 21.14.3.0

I came across the below article which says its not ok to do this across versions but i am asking because we have close to 500 nprint reports and i dont want to manually import each report. If not a DB restore, is there an easy way of doing this?

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/How-to-BackUp-and-Restore-Qlik-NPrinting-Repository-Database/ta-p/1715863

Re: Migrating nprinting to new server

Lech_Miszkiewicz — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:39:34 GMT

So, there are two things:

1. Always follow official documentation: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/nprinting/May2023/Content/NPrinting/DeployingQVNprinting/Backup-restore.htm

2. You need to backup and restore to the same version. Any other attempt is not supported! Once you migrate you can always upgrade new server to the version you want so the end result can be exactly the same and it is only method of getting there which is different

Re: Migrating nprinting to new server

David_Friend — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:14:11 GMT

like @Lech_Miszkiewicz was saying yes you need to stay on the same version, also just FYI that May 2021 is out of support so recommend you upgrade your new server to a newer version (current latest version out is May 2023)

What is your source, QlikView or QlikSense, and what version?

Re: Migrating nprinting to new server

srik00001 — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:25:14 GMT

the source is QLikview and qliksense

Qlik sense : November 2022 Patch 7 - 14.97.10

Qlikview: 12.70.20000.0

Re: Migrating nprinting to new server

Lech_Miszkiewicz — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:32:01 GMT

In that case use help.qlik.com to figure out which versions are supported. You must ensure you have correct combination of nprinting and qlikview /qliksense versions.

Re: Migrating nprinting to new server

neerajthakur_ps — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:03:32 GMT

Hi, I am in similar situtation.

Current Config : Windows Server 2019 with NPrinting May 2022 Installed, Qlik Sense Enterprise Feb 2023

New Server Config : Windows Server 2025, same hostnames

Can I move directly to latest NPrinting or upgrade to some other newer one without affecting its work with Qlik Feb 2023 and then upgrade.

I am planning to upgrade Qlik Sense gradually to May 2025 since Windows Server 2025 isnt supported by Qlik Feb 2023

Please provide detailed steps to follow.