Documents\Qlik\Sense\Apps → .qvf files Documents\Qlik\Sense\DataFiles → CSV, Excel, etc. Documents\Qlik\Sense\Log → debug logs AppData\Local\Qlik\Sense\Repository → metadata All data is encrypted at rest using Windows DPAPI. | ✅ Good for | ❌ Not suitable for | |-------------|--------------------| | Learning Qlik associative model | Team collaboration | | Personal data analysis (sales, finance) | Production BI dashboards for multiple users | | Prototyping apps before cloud/enterprise deployment | Scheduled reloads or automation | | Offline demo creation | Centralized security (AD, SSL) | | Testing data connectors locally | Large data >5GB RAM | 7. Limitations vs. Qlik Cloud / Enterprise | Feature | Desktop | Cloud (Standard) | Enterprise | |---------|---------|----------------|------------| | Sharing apps | Manual file transfer | Via space/sharing | Centralized hub | | Concurrent users | 1 | Unlimited (per seat) | Unlimited (CAL) | | Scheduled reloads | No | Yes | Yes | | REST APIs | No | Yes | Yes | | Security rules | None | Role-based | Full custom | | Multi-tenancy | No | No | Yes | | Audit logs | No | Yes | Yes | | Cost | Free | $20–50/user/month | Custom ($$$) |