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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 all, any news about this tool?
Hello, @agenorcanal I will ping you once we have news. Hopefully this week.
Hello @agenorcanal
The tool has now been released. You can download it here: Qlik PostgreSQL Installer - Download Link
Great Stuff, Thanks @Mario_Petre as always!
Thanks so much for this tool. I have been anxiously awaiting its completion. However, today I see that is only available for Qlik Sense installations on the C drive, but our instance is installed on the E drive. Is there a plan to make this installation location a variable that can be entered by the end user so all of us non-C: folks can use this tool?
Let me find out for you!
Hello @davwade1
As documented, this isn't currently possible but I have forwarded the request over to the developers working on this tool as an idea/feature request!
All the best,
Sonja
Hi, I use the installer but in backup i have a error:
2022-08-29 10:33:48.456 +02:00 [INF] Error when trying to stop Service: QlikSenseRepositoryDatabase in 60 s. Details: Cannot open 'QlikSenseRepositoryDatabase' service on computer '.'..
2022-08-29 10:33:48.456 +02:00 [INF] QlikSenseRepositoryDatabase was stopped
2022-08-29 10:33:48.464 +02:00 [INF] QlikSenseRepositoryDatabase could not be stopped, trying to kill process for QlikSenseRepositoryDatabase
2022-08-29 10:33:48.464 +02:00 [INF] Trying to kill process: 5008
2022-08-29 10:33:48.467 +02:00 [INF] Found process, checking status
2022-08-29 10:33:48.467 +02:00 [INF] Could not kill process for some reason: Access is denied.
2022-08-29 10:33:48.467 +02:00 [ERR] Failure while stopping qlik sense repository database service.
2022-08-29 10:33:48.474 +02:00 [INF] Task:StopQlikSenseRepositoryDatabaseServiceTask completed with exception, Ex: Qlik.PostgreSQL.Installer.Utility.Exceptions.StopQlikSenseRepositoryDatabaseServiceTaskFailedException: Exception of type 'Qlik.PostgreSQL.Installer.Utility.Exceptions.StopQlikSenseRepositoryDatabaseServiceTaskFailedException' was thrown.
at Qlik.PostgreSQL.Installer.Utility.InstallerTask.StopQlikSenseRepositoryDatabaseServiceTask.Execute(InstallerFlowContext context)
at Qlik.PostgreSQL.Installer.Utility.InstallerTasksFlow.InstallerTaskExecutor.Execute(Queue`1 tasks, InstallerFlowContext context),
Any help please
Hello,
The error indicates a permission issue with the account you use to run the program (or which is attempting to stop the service):
2022-08-29 10:33:48.467 +02:00 [INF] Could not kill process for some reason: Access is denied.
You may want to try logging in with the admin account running the services and/or executing the program with that account directly.
All the best,
Sonja