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it is not necessary to install the entire QlikView server on your laptop if you only want to use QlikView Desktop. QlikView Desktop is a standalone application that allows you to create, develop, and analyze QlikView documents (QVW files) locally on your computer without the need for a server installation.
QlikView Desktop provides a complete development environment, and you can work with QlikView data models, create charts, design user interfaces, and perform data analysis directly on your laptop. It is commonly used by business analysts and developers to build QlikView applications.
Installing the QlikView server is required if you want to deploy and share QlikView applications with others in a server-client environment. The server installation allows for central management, data refreshes, and distribution of QlikView applications to end-users over the network.
As for licensing, QlikView Desktop usually comes with a personal edition or a free trial version that allows you to use it for development and testing purposes without the need for a separate license. However, there might be limitations on data size or distribution capabilities in the free version. TellPopeyes
If you want to deploy and share QlikView applications using the QlikView server, then you would need appropriate licenses for the server and any client access licenses (CALs) for the users who will access the QlikView applications.
To summarize, for personal use and development with QlikView Desktop, you do not need to install the QlikView server, and a license may not be required for the Desktop edition depending on the version you are using. However, if you want to use QlikView in a server-client setup for collaboration and distribution, you will need to install the QlikView server and acquire the necessary licenses.
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