topic Re: Session CAL management in QlikView

Session CAL management

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:19:17 GMT

Is it possible to manage Session CALs based on certain users? We have a certain number of named CALs, for our regular users, and 1 Session CAL that I would like to be able to assign to a certain set of users that don't access the tool as often. Is this possible? If so, does anyone have any documentation on how to do this?

thanks,

rob

Session CAL management

rwunderlich — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:01 GMT

If a user does not have Named CAL, they will use a Session CAL. So do the following:

1. Uncheck "Allow Dynamic CAL Additions" on the Server Control Panel, Cal Info tab.
2. Add the users you want as Named CAL.
3. Any user not in the Named CAL list will use the session CAL when they open a document.

Is this what you were looking for?

-Rob

Session CAL management

Fri, 08 May 2009 19:25:44 GMT

Rob W.,

I think that'll do it. Thanks for you help.

Rob S.

Session CAL management

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:15 GMT

Hi,

Is there a limitation on the number of concurrent users using Session CAL? Thanks.

Session CAL management

rwunderlich — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:16:06 GMT

I don't think there is any limit to the number of session CALs that can be utilized. One session CAL = any one user at a time. But you must have a CAL for each concurrent session.

-Rob

Re: Session CAL management

qlikpahadi07 — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:33:33 GMT

Dear Rob,

I have a query please help me with few points, actually I am having Named CAL(20), as well as Session CAL(6).

Right now the scenario is any user who don't have Named cal can have access with using any Session Cal, what I found any User who is using Session Cal have full access to all application.

Is this like Session Cal is Power Users like Named Users?
How in future if needed I can apply Security (Like Document Cal) particular Specific Users using Session Cal to access specific application?
what if I need to restrict Users; as if right now any one in Domain can hit and access Qlikview Access Point.

I have achieved Point 2 by providing NTLM and windows Security to Folders but is there any options available in QEMC?

Re: Session CAL management

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:34:49 GMT

Ans.

1. Yes it is like that of Named Cal Read official statement.

A Session CAL allows any user, identified or anonymous/unidentified, on one

QlikView client to access as many QlikView documents as may reside on the

server or server cluster to which the Session CAL is assigned for a minimum

period of 15 minutes. "

3. Question no 3 not much clear its look simillar to point 2?

anant

Re: Session CAL management

qlikpahadi07 — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:00:06 GMT

Thanks Anant got your point Question 3 was regarding here I have developed several application HR/Finance...etc and now every user have access to all the Qlikview documents mounted on Access point which should not be a case eg: in my company any Employee can go to access point and have access to HR data which should be restricted.

same like Named and Document cal in which we have a list and other User can't access any application if not listed.

I hope you got my Point, so do we have a solution on this ? besides windows Security

Re: Session CAL management

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:19:00 GMT

ok can you try something basic if you can

you already know how to lock a application (qvw) by password protect it, so lik for HR Dashboard

make it password protected and share it with owner or right person Like HR head or howsoever,

and when other user/anonymous will access the access point they be able to see all Thumb nails

but when any other user will click HR he will be ask for password and there by he cant access it.

can this be done? i also want to know your suggestions about this

anant

Re: Session CAL management

qlikpahadi07 — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:22:30 GMT

it's a trouble as User will get pissed by this I need an easiest way to achieve this. almost It can be done with Windows Security but lot of head ache, I am still finding some solution on the same.

Re: Session CAL management

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 06:43:05 GMT

my dear in such case try do the following.

1. you know how to manage a power user by allowing dyanamic access or if you want it manually you can allow

it by manually assign a named cal so full access to all documents to which user you want is in you hand

2. session cal will get in picture when no of users go beyond your Named cal then its time session cal will be used and there is no way in which you can restrict a list of session cal ,if a session cal is there with user it means he can anyway access multiple document he can access but only only for 15 minutes, summary there is no way you can assign session cal to a user it happens automatically. also 1 Session CAL will open multiple documents.

3. now the question which you will ask me how i can restrict you restrict HR or Finance application data from certain user of course Session CALs respect section access for reduction of data as any other CAL would .

use section access and write down a script show reduced data other then power user.

also read the link http://community.qlik.com/message/136169#136169

also read replies from Karl Pover you will get answer of most of your questions.

anant

Re: Session CAL management

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:21:44 GMT

ok now coming to Main point how to anyway hide a qvw in access point from a identified or anonymous user he may have Named Cal or session cal the answer lies in section access.

1. go to HR application create a section access by NTNAME let say you want three user in your network to ony see HR qvw and for rest any identified or anonymous the thumbnail should not show i feel thats what you are particularly looking for. so create a section access cript using a hidden script and add three user NTMANE

2. now go to Access point login by one of these three user there you will see they can see HR data and all finance appication , now try any other user you will see now HR qvw will be hidden as it did not belong to list of users assingened in Section access of HR QVW however thay can see Sales, finance ..i think you gt it

the above is the one tried and tested method i have done in my own organisation.

anant

happy qliking

Re: Session CAL management

qlikpahadi07 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:42:48 GMT

Hi Anant,

Thanks a ton for your time and effort well applying Section Access or Simple Password is itself a Pain as I am having More than 20 Applications so it is trouble for me to spend the time for these.

I have found a Simple Solution which is with NTFS windows Security I have restricted users .

I will look into your Solution too but as if all application are in development so once finished I will apply your Solution which Seems quite good.

Cheers!!!

Re: Session CAL management

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:48:46 GMT

Thanks !!

Cheers with (VAT 69)

Re: Session CAL management

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:05:26 GMT

Hi Rob

just a point to be sure :

if i have 2000 users using 1 session CAL that means 1999 users have to wait for the slot is free ?

If i want 100 possible concurrent users I have to buy 100 session CAL.

Am I right ?

best regards

Chris

Re: Session CAL management

Bill_Britt — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:44:52 GMT

HI,

That is correct. I session CAL means one user. Your account manager would be a great resource to help you with license questions.

Bill