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In this article, we walk you through the requirements and process of how to upgrade and unbundle an existing Qlik Sense Repository Database (see supported scenarios) as well as how to install a brand new Repository based on PostgreSQL. We will use the Qlik PostgreSQL Installer (QPI).
For a manual method, see How to manually upgrade the bundled Qlik Sense PostgreSQL version to 12.5 version.
Using the Qlik Postgres Installer not only upgrades PostgreSQL; it also unbundles PostgreSQL from your Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows install. This allows for direct control of your PostgreSQL instance and facilitates maintenance without a dependency on Qlik Sense. Further Database upgrades can then be performed independently and in accordance with your corporate security policy when needed, as long as you remain within the supported PostgreSQL versions. See How To Upgrade Standalone PostgreSQL.
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The following versions have been tested and verified to work with QPI (1.4.0):
Qlik Sense February 2022 to Qlik Sense November 2023.
If you are on a Qlik Sense version prior to these, upgrade to at least February 2022 before you begin.
Qlik Sense November 2022 and later do not support 9.6, and a warning will be displayed during the upgrade. From Qlik Sense August 2023 a upgrade with a 9.6 database is blocked.
The Qlik PostgreSQL Installer supports installing a new standalone PostgreSQL database with the configurations required for connecting to a Qlik Sense server. This allows setting up a new environment or migrating an existing database to a separate host.
Using the Qlik PostgreSQL Installer on a patched Qlik Sense version can lead to unexpected results. If you have a patch installed, either:
Do not use the standard Qlik Sense folders, such as C:\Program Files\Qlik\Sense\Repository\PostgreSQL\ and C:\Programdata\Qlik\Sense\Repository\PostgreSQL\.
Do not use the standard Qlik Sense folders, such as C:\Program Files\Qlik\Sense\Repository\PostgreSQL\ and C:\Programdata\Qlik\Sense\Repository\PostgreSQL\.
Download the installer here.
Qlik PostgreSQL installer Release Notes
The following versions have been tested and verified to work with QPI (1.4.0):
February 2022 to November 2023.
If you are on any version prior to these, upgrade to at least February 2022 before you begin.
Qlik Sense November 2022 and later do not support 9.6, and a warning will be displayed during the upgrade. From Qlik Sense August 2023 a 9.6 update is blocked.
Uninstall the old Qlik Sense Repository Database service.
This step is required. Failing to remove the old service will lead the upgrade or patching issues.
Failing to reinstall the binaries will lead to errors when executing any number of service configuration scripts.If you do not immediately upgrade:
If the upgrade was unsuccessful and you are missing data in the Qlik Management Console or elsewhere, contact Qlik Support.
Now that your PostgreSQL instance is no longer connected to the Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows services, all future updates of PostgreSQL are performed independently of Qlik Sense. This allows you to act in accordance with your corporate security policy when needed, as long as you remain within the supported PostgreSQL versions.
Your PostgreSQL database is fully compatible with the official PostgreSQL installers from https://www.enterprisedb.com/downloads/postgres-postgresql-downloads.
See How To Upgrade Standalone PostgreSQL, which documents the upgrade procedure for either a minor version upgrade (example: 14.5 to 14.8) or a major version upgrade (example: 12 to 14). Further information on PostgreSQL upgrades or updates can be obtained from Postgre directly.
The information in this article is provided as-is and to be used at own discretion. Depending on tool(s) used, customization(s), and/or other factors ongoing support on the solution below may not be provided by Qlik Support. The video in this article was recorded in a earlier version of QPI, some screens might differ a little bit.
Qlik PostgreSQL installer version 1.3.0 Release Notes
Techspert Talks - Upgrading PostgreSQL Repository Troubleshooting
Backup and Restore Qlik Sense Enterprise documentation
Migrating Like a Boss
Optimizing Performance for Qlik Sense Enterprise
Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows: How To Upgrade Standalone PostgreSQL
How-to reset forgotten PostgreSQL password in Qlik Sense
How to configure Qlik Sense to use a dedicated PostgreSQL database
Troubleshooting Qlik Sense Upgrades
HI Mario,
That's a great tool for helping with postgreSQL upgrade and making it smoother unlike Uninstall/re-install steps.
Do you know when this tool will be available for download? We have upgrade planned and just wanted to make sure that if its available sooner or should we wait for couple of weeks.
Also do you think that after verifying that new PostgreSQL service/DB works fine, should Service be renamed to Qlik Sense Repository Database for future upgrades? would you recommend that?
How future upgrades will change with Two services for Repository Database - Postgre and Qlik Sense Repository DB?
Thanks
Ravi
Hello @RaviGinqo Let me get some clarity for you on this!
Hi,
where can i download the installer? It is not available on the download portal.
Hello @khartmann2
If you mean the tool mentioned in this article: This is not yet available. We will update the article when it is.
@RaviGinqo Hello Ravi,
The tool is still with our developers, but we will update this article when it is released. I would recommend subscribing to it.
As for your second question: Please do not rename the service.
All the best,
Sonja
Thank you @Sonja_Bauernfeind
By any chance do you know if it will available this month? If so, I can plan our upgrades accordingly.
Ravi
Hello,
Yes, we are also looking for this tool. Please let us know when its ready, so we can start testing in our environment.
Kind Regards,
Siven
Hello @RaviGinqo and @SivenM2020
I will reply in this thread once we have it and alert everyone who has actively asked for it. Hopefully, the tool will be available next week.
All the best,
Sonja
hi, where can i download this tool?
@SDW @SivenM2020 @RaviGinqo @khartmann2
Hello all,
For the time being: if you’re interested in upgrading the PostgreSQl Repository database to 12.5 using this installer, please make a request for the installer via the Case Portal so that Qlik can assist you with this upgrade.
All the best,
Sonja