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Chart Dimensionality
In a simple chart with one dimension and one measure, the number of data points is determined by the number of possible values in the dimension. For e... Show MoreIn a simple chart with one dimension and one measure, the number of data points is determined by the number of possible values in the dimension. For example, a bar chart with Month as dimension typically has twelve bars – one per month.
If you want to add complexity to your chart, you can choose between adding a dimension and adding a measure. Whichever you do, the chart will increase its rank – or dimensionality – and change appearance.
Below you have two bar charts: The left chart has two dimensions and one measure, while the right chart has one dimension and three measures. Yet, they are almost identical.
The left chart has Sum(Amount) as measure, while the right has Sum({$<Dim2={X}>} Amount) as first measure, and similar expressions for the additional two measures.
The reason why they look identical is that they have the same dimensionality: An array of measures can be regarded as a virtual dimension, and if so, both charts have two “dimensions”, i.e. a dimensionality of two.
This property is not unique for bar charts. Most charts can be altered this way, e.g. pie charts:
Notice that the pie chart to the right has zero dimensions. It is a dimensionless chart with several measures. Several chart types can display relevant information without having a dimension: e.g. the Pie chart, the Bar chart, the Funnel chart, the Radar chart, the Pivot table and the Straight table. Try it, and you’ll see.
There are some charts that don’t fit the above description though. First of all, the Gauge is a dimensionless chart that always has zero as dimensionality.
Secondly, the Trellis chart is just a container for multiples of another chart type. By using a Trellis, you effectively can add one or two dimensions. For example, you can add a dimension to a Gauge using a Trellis chart:
Further, the Scatter chart is different from other charts in that it always needs one dimension to define the number of data points, and two measures to define the coordinates. The dimension cannot be replaced by an array of measures.
With the above knowledge, it is easier to describe the limits of different chart types:
The first number is the largest dimensionality for which the chart makes sense. However, some charts can be made to display a higher dimensionality (number to the right), but it is rarely easy to understand such a chart, so I don’t recommend it.
Finally, the conclusion from the above is that you have a choice of displaying the last dimension either as dimension or as an array of measures. If you choose a dimension, then you have the advantage that the user can select in this dimension by clicking in the chart. But if you instead choose an array of measures, you have a greater flexibility for customizing the measures. You can for instance add a measure which is different than the first ones; e.g. in addition to ‘Sales 2014’ and ‘Sales 2015’ you can display the relative change.
With this, I hope that you have some new ideas for visualizations.
Further reading related to this topic:
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Customer benefits using Qlik Education Services!
"Thanks to Qlik Education Services, we’ve achieved a rapid ROI. We’ve trained around 25 designers and three developers using the software to better an... Show More"Thanks to Qlik Education Services, we’ve achieved a rapid ROI. We’ve trained around 25 designers and three developers using the software to better analyze our data sources. What used to take two days to produce now takes two hours. We’re highly committed to QlikView and see it as a vital business tool. Qlik Education Services has helped us transform our working culture with customized designer training". – Paul Holtom, Principal Analyst, IT Department, Statoil
Statoil is a Norwegian integrated energy company with operations in 41 countries and territories. The group markets the gas portion belonging to the Norwegian state and is responsible for 75 percent of Norway’s gas exports.
Read more about their challenges and how they overcame them utilizing Qlik Education Services!
Customer Challenges
- Reduce the 25% of analyst time spent on populating reports
- Empower energy analyst team with new BI software to gain new insights into existing data sources
- Ensure a level playing field of knowledge about the new BI software for all analysts
- Bring all global analyst teams to the same level of competence
Customer Solution
- Engaged with Qlik Education Services to ensure rapid adoption of QlikView software and fast ROI with new applications
- Gained business discovery skills through high-quality onsite training, extended in-house to global offices
Customer Benefits using Qlik Education Services
- Improved ad hoc analysis of data sources—from two days to two hours with high quality results
- Engendered a step-change improvement in the way strategic analysis was planned and delivered
- Supported Statoil’s vision for cost effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
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Ideas Redesign in Qlik Community
Hello Qlik Community Members, We are in the process of redesigning our Ideas area, the review process and how we gather and use the very valuable info... Show MoreHello Qlik Community Members,
We are in the process of redesigning our Ideas area, the review process and how we gather and use the very valuable information you share with us. The Ideas area, submit an idea and review/voting on others ideas will be closing for the near future but we will preserve and save a copy of all of your submitted ideas, comments and votes. You will not lose any points or mission badges from this but don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or feedback.
Best Regards,
Qlik Community Management Team
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Some assembly required
With the gift-giving holidays comes all manner of gifts that require work before you can start doing the thing you wanted to do in the first place. As... Show MoreWith the gift-giving holidays comes all manner of gifts that require work before you can start doing the thing you wanted to do in the first place. Assembly, registration, installation - at best it is a momentary detour. At worst it is an infuriating concatenation of failure that leaves you not want the thing you are trying to use.
I spent part of Christmas helping relatives navigate the UX pitfalls/failures of setting up new pedometers, using web apps to upload photos to be printed, and getting photos onto a digital picture frame. With each test of patience I came away with one piece of solid UX advice: When in doubt, dumb it down.
When in doubt, dumb it down
Generic error messages, vaguely labeled options whose wording doesn't exactly apply to what a user is trying to do, hiding navigation, losing focus with extraneous options, clickable links that are disguised as plain text, inconsistent experiences across different device types - all of these help to reenforce the point that your users aren't mind readers; they don't have the knowledge that you had when you created an experience. The thing that is so obvious to you might not be obvious to them.
This is a message I've written about before but it bears repeating: you are designing for users of different ages, backgrounds, varying levels of technically savviness, different amounts of familiarity to the content. etc. You never know exactly who might be using your creation. User experiences should be obvious and easy to follow, lowering the barrier to entry for all potential users. If you are deciding between making something "cool" or painfully obvious, choose the obvious. Make your links look like links, make your labels specific to the content, make navigation items easy to find, etc. Steve Krug has written about this in his book Don't Make Me Think. If you are looking for a beginner crash-course to designing with usability & UX in mind his book is a good start.
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A design lesson from Van Halen
When something is well designed it shows that time and consideration have been made to create something that is well thought-out and not just hastily ... Show More
When something is well designed it shows that time and consideration have been made to create something that is well thought-out and not just hastily thrown together last minute. It shows planning. It’s like wearing a well designed suit: it shows you put effort into presenting the best possible version of yourself.
In the 1970s & ‘80s Van Halen was one of the biggest rock bands in the world. They had a huge stage show: 9 eighteen-wheeler trucks full of equipment traveled with them from city to city and at every show this equipment had to be assembled and disassembled. Van Halen also had a rider – a rider is a list of the requirements & demands a performer or band need fulfilled in order to perform. It is the concert promoter’s job to meet all of these requests.
Usually you hear about a band’s rider when they make crazy requests such as how much alcohol they want, how many towels they need, exotic foods, etc. Van Halen’s rider was a massive document with mostly technical requirements on how to assemble their equipment but in the middle of the document, out of nowhere, there was a line-item that said there should be a bowl of M&Ms but “…there will be no brown M&M's in the backstage area, upon pain of forfeiture of the show, with full compensation.” The no brown M&Ms became the stuff of rock lore but there was a really practical reason why it was included. The M&Ms were the canary in the coal mine, they were a visual indicator whether or not the rider had been read in detail and followed. The band knew that if the concert promoter didn’t catch that detail then guaranteed if they did a line inspection of the equipment there would be other problems.
To Van Halen the brown M&Ms were a reflection of the concert promoter’s attention to detail. They knew if this simple front-end item was broken then guaranteed there were more problems on the back-end, that the concert promoter didn’t take the time to pay attention to all of the necessary details.
Like seeing brown M&Ms, a poorly designed application can be treated with suspicion as to the overall quality. We generally consider well designed items to be of better quality. Good design is an indicator that something is smart and well created - that the designer knows what they are doing. Take the time to consider the design of your applications because your users certainly will.
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On the rise of the quantified self
History is scattered with luminaries who used personal reflection to change their lives. From the personal journal entries of James Boswell to the mor... Show MoreHistory is scattered with luminaries who used personal reflection to change their lives. From the personal journal entries of James Boswell to the more scientific daily measurements of Sanctorius Sanctorius, people have used qualitative and quantitative records to better understand themselves. The inventor of seemingly everything, Benjamin Franklin, had a system to measure how well he lived his 13 virtues on a daily basis using the data to see where he went wrong with the intention of ultimately living a life free from transgression.
Over the last several years personal activity trackers have gained significant traction in the market place. BI Intelligence has conservatively forecasted a $12 billion market for wearable devices over the next 5 years. I've been using a Fitbit device for the past few years but I have also been tracking a variety of data points more manually for the last 5 years. Actively collecting & analyzing personal data definitely places me in the minority but also potentially as an early adopter.
As technology gets smaller and less expensive more and more people are actively & passively tracking data about themselves. Just looking at the news shows us how much data we are passively (sometimes unknowingly) generating about ourselves and is being used by big business and big government.
When will this wave of passive data collection break into active mainstream collection & use of data?
In some ways many people already do actively collect data. People are regularly posting thoughts to Twitter and Facebook which can be used as a running tally of feelings and analyzed for sentiment. Runners and cyclists have been using various hardware and smartphone apps for years now to analyze their performance. People can count calories and check their weight. We have credit card statements of how much we spend as well as investment data on how our money is performing. The problem though is that, with a few exceptions, most of this data is never seriously analyzed by the people generating it. Further, most of the data is left as isolated data sets and is rarely brought together into one consolidated view. Several activity trackers have ways of feeding other activity oriented data into their Dashboard pages but even then they remain isolated from other personal data.
So what's the hold up? Why is the notion of the quantified self still seen as a fringe concept? There are a few answers but two specifically. First, most people aren't very technical and connecting all these disparate data repositories is still not easy. A second answer could lie with the concept of path dependence. Most people don't actively collect & analyze personal data and it's easier to just keep not collecting & analyzing personal data. You have to go out of your way to get started and since most people you know aren't doing it it's hard to see the value.
So why develop your quantified self?
The answer is varied and up to you. Looking around the internet you can find a variety of people who collect personal data and study their own behavior for a variety of reasons. Nicholas Felton generates a very well designed personal annual report each year of his activity; Thomas Christiansen has studied how many times, and the circumstances under which, he sneezes to better understand his allergies. Most people collecting & analyzing their own data are doing so to improve some aspect(s) of their own lives.
One of the nice things about using data is that it is an impartial and detailed mirror of our lives. The human brain is greatly influenced by a variety of cognitive biases. In short we forget things and we aren't great at thinking about ourselves in the future. We suffer from impact bias which is the tendency for our prefrontal cortex to not simulate future situations as well as we think it can. To help make new or better decisions it is nice to have an impartial record of our behavior that might steer us towards the best (and possibly different) future course of action other than the one our brains may have imagined on their own.
As Richard Buckminster-Fuller said "There is no such thing as a failed experiment, only experiments with unexpected outcomes."
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If you are NOT a Qlik Customer but would still like to provide feedback, please click on the below link to fill out our survey on your experience with Qlik.
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Developers, Developers, Developers!
Who can forget when Steve Ballmer went a little bit crazy on stage and showed his appreciation for developers. We also try to show our appreciation, a... Show MoreWho can forget when Steve Ballmer went a little bit crazy on stage and showed his appreciation for developers.
We also try to show our appreciation, although perhaps not as flamboyantly.
Qlik Community is an amazing resource where QlikView and Qlik Sense users and developers come together to share ideas and apps, help each other and form relationships. It is not only amazing but also one of the most active product communities on the web!
This fall we also launched Qlik Branch, a meeting place for the developers that extend and customize our products. Branch aims to bring together those people that program against our APIs and the projects they are working on. Developers can share code, collaborate on projects and publish solutions to the repository.
Qlik Branch is strictly open source only, meaning that any project you find on the site will be free to use and you are free to contribute to the code as you please.
Don’t know how to code? Don’t fret; Branch is also a repository for solutions that you as a user or developer can leverage free of charge, just go ahead and download them and plug them in!We believe… No, we know, that by giving our community the tools, support, and areas for collaboration you will create amazing things we could never have dreamed off.
So what are you waiting for? Head on over to Branch and check it out!
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You ask, we answer! Additional Q&A from our Qlik Sense Webcast
On October 8, 2014, Qlik hosted a live webcast featuring CTO Anthony Deighton and CMO Rick Jackson introducing Qlik Sense. We only had one hour slott... Show More
On October 8, 2014, Qlik hosted a live webcast featuring CTO Anthony Deighton and CMO Rick Jackson introducing Qlik Sense. We only had one hour slotted for our speakers to run through the demonstration and answer questions. Unfortunately we could not get to them all.We had some great questions that ended up in the unanswered queue, so we wanted to address them separately here on our Design Blog. If you missed the webcast, you can view it in its entirety here. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us last week, and we hope that you can drop by the website to try Qlik Sense for yourself!
Be sure to join the conversation on the Qlik Community. Our members share various insight, tips, tricks and other contributions that can make you more familiar with Qlik Sense.
Q: Can Qlik Sense reports be shared and scheduled for automated delivery?
A: Assuming automated delivery means the sending of an attachment or posting of a static document for others to review, in a traditional BI sense, then no, not at this time. However, this is not your typical BI product, you may want to rethink how information is distributed. Qlik Sense provides both online and desktop-based self-service data visualization capabilities, including storytelling through the creation of apps. These apps can be shared in a few ways. Qlik Sense Desktop users can share their local app with other Qlik Sense Desktop users – simply through file sharing and/or email. They can also upload an interact-only copy of their app to the Qlik Cloud online sharing service – to be shared with those inside and outside of their organization. You can see both these capabilities in action here: Qlik Sense Desktop - Sharing Apps (video) and Qlik Sense Desktop - Sharing Apps (video)
Q: Does Qlik Sense allow scroll-bars in chart objects on iPads and iPhones?
A: Yes – when and where necessary and depending on the chart object. Our responsive design enables chart objects to resize and reconfigure themselves along with their layout depending on the device and form-factor. Here is a screenshot showing a scroll-bar that displays only when a drag gesture is performed on the table object.
Q: Can Qlik Sense export data / data model from another Qlik Sense dashboard app?
A: Yes – a .qvf file (which is the Qlik Sense app in file form and contains the data and the model) can be used as a data source with the BINARY LOAD Qlik syntax. Note that similar, if not all, Qlik script syntax concepts that have been used with QlikView, can also be used with Qlik Sense. You can see this in action here: Qlik Sense Desktop - Loading Data from QlikView Applications (video) Also note that chart objects - can also export, the chart object's individual data, by right-clicking on the object and selecting "export data" from the pop-up menu.
Q: Does Qlik Sense use DMS and NTFS for authorization?
A: With Qlik Sense, authorization is similar to the QlikView DMS mechanism, but has been vastly improved with the introduction of the Qlik Sense Repository and the new security rules engine. NTFS is no longer needed as Qlik Sense apps are not accessed or stored via the file system like they were with QlikView. Take a look at the Qlik Management Console video series and the Qlik Sense help site for more information on this topic.
Q: What sort of security does Qlik Sense provide as some data may be company sensitive?
A: In summary, any type you want. We can handle many different layers of security from authentication, authorization, action and data level perspectives. This topic can be quite elaborate, so we suggest you check out the Qlik Help site under the security topic. Data level security in regards to rows and columns can be handled with Dynamic Data Reduction and Section Access.
Q: Is it possible to see a 3D view of Geographical data?
A: In version 1.0 of Qlik Sense, no not with the available out-of-the-box chart objects. However an extension object that utilizes a 3rd party library and API such as D3 could be built to do this. In addition it could be made available from our extensive partner network. Qlik Sense has a robust set of APIs and works with open standards making it easy and familiar for developers and partners to create such a thing. You may want to check out – Qlik Branch - to join the developer community and download some creative and useful extensions for both QlikView and Qlik Sense. You can learn more about Qlik Sense extensions here: Qlik Sense - Introduction to Extensions (video)
Q: How could Qlik Sense work offline if a network connection is not available?
A: The free Qlik Sense Desktop could be used to access a Qlik Sense app that has been exported from the complete Qlik Sense platform or used to open a shared Qlik Sense app file provided by another Qlik Sense Desktop user; therefore providing a type of offline access.
Q: Will users have the ability to change things like fonts and font colors?
A: At the moment there is a theme engine in place that can be configured with the use of files, to change and brand the global interface and object styles. Branding and other user style capabilities are making their way into the product over time. Specifics have not been communicated just yet, however as you can see with the text / image object and the data storytelling capabilities – you can change font sizes and colors, so the capability is part of the architecture. Enhancements such as these are prioritized along with other needs.
Q: Are there any downloadable files (spreadsheets, desktop Qlik Sense file, etc) available for training?
A: There is an extensive list of video tutorials, documents, guides and samples available in the Qlik Community and the Qlik Help site, these include:
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Real Madrid v. Barcelona fandom map; why this map is untruthful.
It was Saturday 11:30 when my phone buzzed; I picked it out of my pocket and checked the message. “Hey, I’m running late. See you in 15 min“. At that ... Show MoreIt was Saturday 11:30 when my phone buzzed; I picked it out of my pocket and checked the message. “Hey, I’m running late. See you in 15 min“. At that time I was already in a bar packed with football fans wearing Messi or Ronaldo jerseys ready to watch one of the best games of the year. El Clásico, where the two best teams in the world, Real Madrid and Barcelona, go head-to-head.
With a few minutes to kill before the game kickoff I was browsing my Twitter (@arturoqv) timeline when I stumbled upon a link to the map below.
Facebook Fandom map.Displays which one of the two teams has more fans (likes) on their official Facebook page.
When I looked at the map, and despite having a pretty good idea of what to expect, it took me a while to understand what I was looking at. Where was the chart legend? After reading the text on the chart I finally understood that the red areas were for Barcelona while the white areas are for Real Madrid fans. It’s pretty clear that Barcelona has a lot more fans that Real Madrid, right?
Later when the game ended (congratulations to Real Madrid fans for such a great game and victory) I wanted to check the map again. This time I used my favorite search engine to find the map, it pointed me to an article from the Daily Mail. The article includes some facts in addition to the cited map, such as the total number of fans. Based on Facebook-likes data, Barcelona has more than 77 million fans while Real Madrid has a very close 75.5 million. Just 1.5 million people difference.
But, wait a minute that changes everything, right?
Why this map is poorly coded?
It seems clear that Facebook Data team aim was to illustrate fandom across the world in a binary and easy way by comparing just two numbers, Barcelona and Real Madrid number of fans, but is the visualization being truthful?
Well, I don’t think so. The data may be good but the information it contains is partial and is not giving the readers all the relevant data.
Based on the above map color code, you might think that Barcelona FC is by far more popular. When looking at the actual numbers; there are only 2% more Barça supporters than Real Madrid. The map doesn’t reflect at all that small difference; on the contrary it’s showing a huge distance between teams.
How to improve it?
Working with diverging gradient color scheme will show where the difference is more intense, where the gap is bigger.
In the map below we still can see how the forces are distributed across the countries, blue versus red, but this time using color intensity we can see how big the difference between the two teams is.
Unfortunately Facebook is not making their data available anywhere so I made up some fake data to illustrate my example
Adding more information layers
In terms of data density the map above is far more complete and truthful than the original one but the downside is that isn’t so obvious which team has more fans across the globe.
We could improve readers’ comprehension creating what I think is a better and more truthful experience.
First we will create a map that will color the countries based on which team has more fans in it (top left chart) nothing new here, we are showing same information as in the original chart. Next we’ll add more information layers (objects) to our sheet. Fandom intensity chart on the top right corner shows not just where there are bluer fans but also it displays how big the gap is. To complete our alternative proposal we could add a couple of supporting charts; a bar chart that lets readers accurately see how big the gap is and compare countries, and a table for those number lovers in the audience.
I guess the bottom line of this story is, always show all the relevant and supportive data that will guide readers or users to better understand the facts.
Enjoy Qliking!
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Navigating through Qlik Sense Desktop
I am sure everyone has already downloaded Qlik Sense Desktop, so I wanted to help you get comfortable with navigating within an application. Understan... Show MoreI am sure everyone has already downloaded Qlik Sense Desktop, so I wanted to help you get comfortable with navigating within an application. Understanding how to get to where you want to go is half of the battle.
Top left navigation
1. Navigation Menu – This menu allows you to navigate to different areas of Qlik Sense desktop.
a. App Overview – Go back to the main screen within the current app and view the sheet layout of the app.
b. Data load editor – Create or modify the data load script.
c. Data model viewer – See how the tables are structured within the app and preview the data.
d. Open hub – Go back to the area where you can see all of the available apps.
2. Menu – This menu offers options to learn more about Qlik Sense Desktop as well as the option for the Quick data load.
a. Quick data load – Allows you add new data to the app or add files to replace the existing data.
b. Help – This is where you can find answers to all Qlik Sense related questions.
c. About – This will tell you which version of Qlik Sense Desktop you are running.
3. Save – Saves changes made to the app.
4. Information about the app – View the app thumbnail, title, last loaded date, file name, and the app description.
5. Step back – Reverse the last selection made within the app.
6. Step forward – Reapply the last selection.
7. Clear all selections – this will remove all current selections.
Top right navigation
8. Take a snapshot – This allows you to take a snapshot of the different objects within the app. Snapshots can be used within
Storytelling.
9. Storytelling – This area allows you build a story about your data. Use images, snapshots, objects and text to create a
compelling story about your data.
10. Bookmarks – This allows you to create and save different selection states to be used at a later time.
11. Edit / Done – This button allows you to edit the sheet. Create visualizations, measures, etc. Once you are finished in edit
mode, select done to see your how your changes respond to user interaction.
12. Sheets – This allows the user to move around from sheet to sheet within the app.
13. Search Tool – Selecting this option will allow you to search your data for a particular value.
14. Selections Tool – This option allows you to view and select from all of the data fields available as well as view the current
selections.
15. Sheet navigation - Navigate to the next sheet or the previous sheet.
Now that you know where the navigation options are located and what they allow you to do, go ahead start developing your Qlik Sense apps! Happy Qliking!
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Protecting Qlik Sense against rogue servers and eavesdropping
When we designed Qlik Sense one important aspects was to start using standard security components where possible to solve different aspects of securit... Show MoreWhen we designed Qlik Sense one important aspects was to start using standard security components where possible to solve different aspects of security. Protecting communication is a good example of this, as we used standard components to protect against adding rogue servers and eavesdropping.
If you interested in understanding how we achieved this in Qlik Sense then continue reading…
When Qlik Sense needs to exchange information between different services, a couple of things need to be in place. The services need to trust each other and they need a way to talk without other listening in to the conversation.
In Qlik Sense all communication between services and clients use web protocols. With these we get the option of using a widely deployed standard for building trust and protecting the communication from eavesdropping. The way of achieving secure communication is tightly knit together by two components:
• TLS (Transport Layer Security), the protocol for how encryption and exchange of information/keys works
• Certificates for authentication of the servers that need to communicate
What TLS supplies is a way to build protected tunnels between two identified servers using encryption. The identification of the servers that communicate is done using certificates. Each tunnel needs two certificates, one to prove to the one starting the communication that they talk to the correct recipient and one to prove to the recipient that the one wanting to communicate is allowed to do so, i.e. mutual authentication.
So how do we know if the certificates are valid for communication between the servers? All certificates that belong to a trust zone are signed by the same signature (root certificate) and only if this signature exists will they be accepted as proof that you belong to the trust zone.
When these protected tunnels are in place and we have the right certificates in place we are able to build a trust zone for all Qlik Sense services to work within. Within the Qlik Sense trust zone only the services belonging to that specific Qlik Sense installation can communicate.
Outside this trust zone we have the clients (Qlik Management Console and the Client). These components are running on less trusted end user devices; therefore we do not allow them to be part of the Qlik Sense trust zone. The only component that can bridge the two zones is the proxy (but there may exist more than one bridge in an installation). The criteria for being allowed to cross the bridge and communicate in a controlled way with the servers in the trust zone is that you can authenticate (show who you are) to the system so it can determine if you are allowed to cross the bridge.
Even though the clients are not part of the Qlik Sense trust zone, protected tunnels (TLS) play a vital role in securing the communication between the client and the proxy, as sensitive information is sent across this connection. But as this is a different trust zone a certificate with a different signature should be used for client communication.
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New Qlik Sense Forum Areas and Subject Matter Expert Intros
Hello Community Members, We are happy to announce the addition of new community forums to help support growing activity for Qlik Sense users. The stru... Show MoreHello Community Members,
We are happy to announce the addition of new community forums to help support growing activity for Qlik Sense users. The structure for the new forum areas is designed to be simple and similar to the existing areas for easy navigation.
We would also like to introduce the subject matter experts for the Qlik Sense Forums and Resource Library. Both of them are long term Qlikkies and already very active in Qlik Community.
Michael Tarallo
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Qlik
Michael has over 16 years of Business Intelligence and Data Integration experience covering both proprietary and open source BI solutions. He is responsible for a broad spectrum of Product Marketing and Sales Enablement activities, including building close relationships with our Qlik Community members and providing them with the valuable resources needed to get started with Qlik products. Mike is an avid video gamer, health nut, do-it-yourselfer and all around family guy. In his spare time he loves to dabble in video editing and movie making.
Josh Good
Director of Product Marketing, Qlik
Josh has been with Qlik for 4 years where he has held positions in presales and most recently Product Marketing. As a presales consultant he was a key member of innovating Qlik's go to market through inside sales. He is now focused on continuing to innovate Qlik's go-to market via a freemium model. Prior to Qlik, Josh lead business intelligence and analytics projects at a premium outdoor clothing company. He also has experience in government acquisition and biomechanical research. Josh holds a bachelor's of Applied Science and a Master's of Science from Queen's University. In his spare time, Josh is an avid skier, mountain biker and sea kayaker.
If you haven't already please take a minute to visit the new Qlik Sense Forums and Resource Library and learn more about the product and collaborate with other users.
Best Regards,
Qlik Community Management
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Qlik Sense courses are now available!
Now that you have downloaded Qlik Sense Desktop, you will want to continue your learning experience by taking advantage of all that Education Services... Show MoreNow that you have downloaded Qlik Sense Desktop, you will want to continue your learning experience by taking advantage of all
that Education Services has to offer. The entire Qlik Sense curriculum caters to specific users across learning paths and roles so they can learn exactly what they need for self-service business discovery, specifically related to their job. From complimentary OnDemand videos to Instructor Led Training, Education Services has offerings for all user types and learning styles.To determine your user role, read the attached document Qlik Sense Education Overview
Visit the new Qlik Sense webpage to learn more about our three new courses!
- Design, Create and Share Visualizations with Qlik Sense
- Data Modeling for Qlik Sense
- Administer and Maintain Qlik Sense
Register now for Qlik Sense training by visiting Qlik Sense Training! Classes begin November 24th and are filling up fast!
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Get the most from the Education Services Forum!
The Education Services Forum was created to share the latest and greatest in Education Services offerings and help answer questions related to Qlik Ed... Show More
The Education Services Forum was created to share the latest and greatest in Education Services offerings and help answer questions related to Qlik Education. To get the most from this forum, we encourage you to ask questions related our Educational offerings!
We are available to answer questions related to the following topics:
Training
Certification
QlikView Skills Assessment
Custom Application Training
Qlik Sense
Information for these offerings and more can be found by visiting Qlik Education
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Qlik Luminary Program Nominations Open for 2015
We are pleased to let you know that the Qlik Luminary Program nomination window for the Class of 2015 is now open, and nominations are being accepted ... Show MoreWe are pleased to let you know that the Qlik Luminary Program nomination window for the Class of 2015 is now open, and nominations are being accepted until November 30, 2014.
Find out about the program and benefits, and the eligibility criteria, on the program website, where the Class of 2015 nomination form can also be found. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Terms & Conditions documents both provide more details about the program, and how to become a Qlik Luminary.
Qlik Luminary accreditation is retrospective and recognises public advocacy and evangelism of Qlik products and technologies over the last 12 months. It places no obligation on the nominee for the future.
If you have any questions, please email qlikluminaryprogram@qlik.com
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Introducing Qlik Sense!
Meet the newest member of the Qlik product family, Qlik Sense. It’s a next-generation self-service data visualisation application that empowers everyo... Show MoreMeet the newest member of the Qlik product family, Qlik Sense. It’s a next-generation self-service data visualisation application that empowers everyone to easily create a range of flexible, interactive visualisations that drive exploration and discovery.
With Qlik Sense, you can:- Get faster time to insight through smart search and visualisations
- Share knowledge broadly through anywhere, anytime collaboration
- Get accurate and reliable insights with enterprise-class governance
Find out more about Qlik Sense by watching our product tour. Then experience how your business can benefit by
downloading Qlik Sense desktop for free. Also, visit the latest Press Release.
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Visit our new categories!
The Education Services Forum now offers "Categories" for our members! These categories will help you find answers to your questions and share valuabl... Show MoreThe Education Services Forum now offers "Categories" for our members! These categories will help you find answers to your questions and share valuable information.
Categories:
- Latest Announcements: Important updates about Education Services
- Meet your Education Team: Biographies on Education Services team members
- QlikView Questions: Technical questions submitted by all members
- Tips and Tricks: Fun facts and advice to help you through your Qlik journey
The "QlikView Questions" and "Tips and Tricks" are excellent ways to learn more about QlikView! Be sure to visit them regularly for new updates!
Call to Action: Mark your QlikView Questions and or Tips and Tricks so they are easily accessible by. To learn more, please read the attached Document "Categories".
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How to get answers to your post!
Hello Education Services Forum members!Thank you for your interest in our new forum! We are thrilled to see the amount of activity taking place and w... Show MoreHello Education Services Forum members!
Thank you for your interest in our new forum! We are thrilled to see the amount of activity taking place and we are happy to help assist you with your Qlik questions. In order to maximize your chances of getting better responses to your posts, we have included the follow QlikCommunity Tip , please review the tip to learn more about how to successfully post questions and receive faster answers.
QlikCommunity Tip: How to get answers to your post?
NOTE! If you are posting a question under the discussion board, please be sure to assign the question under the category "QlikView Questions". The same idea applies if you are posting "Tips or Tricks". Categorizing your post allows members to more easily access documents they are looking for.
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Q3 2014 - QlikView Technical Library module available!
The Q3 2014 QlikView Technical Library modules are now available!This quarterly release includes three videos on the following topics:IntervalMatchDat... Show MoreThe Q3 2014 QlikView Technical Library modules are now available!
This quarterly release includes three videos on the following topics:
- IntervalMatch
- Date and Time
- Hierarchy Prefixes
For access or more information visit the following sites:
- Customers: View Data Sheet
- Partners: Access Videos
- Employees: Access Videos
