What is the result of regularly backing up Qlik Sense without stopping any services?

Regularly backing up Qlik Sense without stopping any services may lead to an empty backup of the repository database. This occurs because the repository database is actively being written to, and without stopping the services, there is a risk that the backup process captures inconsistent or incomplete data. The repository database contains vital information regarding applications, users, and other configurations essential to the Qlik Sense ecosystem.

When a backup is performed while the services are running, any ongoing transactions and changes are not necessarily captured properly, potentially resulting in gaps or a complete absence of data in the backup file. In contrast, stopping services ensures that the database is in a consistent state, allowing for a comprehensive backup that accurately reflects the state of the system at that point in time.

In scenarios where the other options are considered, successful and complete backups typically require services to be halted to ensure all data is accurately captured. Backup files being automatically compressed is not a guaranteed characteristic of standard backup processes without specific configurations in place. Lastly, backup processes having a longer duration due to active connections is irrelevant to the primary concern about data consistency and the integrity of the backup itself.