What is one consequence of not stopping services during a Qlik Sense backup?

The consequence of not stopping services during a Qlik Sense backup is that all newly created apps will not be included in the backup. When the services are running, any changes made to the environment after the backup starts, including the creation of new applications or updates to existing ones, will not be captured. This means that once the backup process is complete, the saved data will not reflect these latest additions, potentially leading to data loss if those newly created apps were important to the user base.

In a backup operation, ensuring that the environment is static (i.e., no changes are occurring) is crucial for creating a comprehensive snapshot of the entire Qlik Sense environment, including all apps and their configurations. Hence, stopping services is a best practice to ensure the integrity and completeness of the backup.