Articles (12)

Pinned Article Requesting a Tableau Server Account

This article includes instructions for both viewers and developers on how to request a Tableau server account. Tableau server accounts are available to those who develop data visualizations and those who interact with or view data visualizations that developers create. USNH faculty and staff who do not already have a Tableau server account can use the accounts request process to get access.

Adding embedded credentials for OneDrive and SharePoint on Tableau Server

The same file types that are supported by Excel, Text, and JSON connectors are accessible via the OneDrive and SharePoint Online connector. This article has instructions for how to add embedded credentials to Tableau server for publishing OneDrive and SharePoint connected data sources.

Connecting Tableau Desktop to a file saved in OneDrive or SharePoint

Desktop users can access flat files stored in SharePoint or OneDrive folders. The same file types that are supported by Excel, Text, and JSON connectors are accessible via the OneDrive and SharePoint Online connector.  This article has instructions for how to make the connection to SharePoint or OneDrive and set up the data source from Tableau Desktop.

Connecting to the Tableau Mobile App

USNH Tableau interactors can access server content via the Tableau mobile app after connecting to the VPN. Tableau Mobile allows USNH interactors to view data visualizations on our Tableau Server wherever and whenever it is needed.

Creating a Data Extract with Tableau Desktop

This article provides instructions for Tableau Developers to create a Data Extract with Tableau Desktop. Additionally, it describes some of the benefits of using Tableau Data Extracts.

Creating a Data Extract with Tableau Desktop using the OneDrive and SharePoint Online Connector

The OneDrive and SharePoint Online connector allows Developers to connect to departmental files or scheduled WebI Reports, create an extract, and set up a reoccurring refresh schedule for that data source.

Publishing a Tableau data source

This article includes instructions on how to publish a data source to the USNH Tableau Server. Published data sources can serve many different visualizations and developers. Publishing a single data source for multiple uses cuts down on data prep time and allows for automated updates.

Publishing a Workbook to Tableau Server

The instructions included in this article explain how to publish a Workbook to Tableau Server. This article is for Developers who have been given publisher access to the Tableau server.

Replacing Data Sources - Existing to OneDrive and SharePoint Connector

Outlines the process for replacing an existing data source in Tableau Desktop using the OneDrive and SharePoint Connector.

Using Data Driven Alerts on Tableau Server

This article contains instructions for Developers on how to use and create Data-Driven alerts on the Tableau Server. Data-Driven alerts were a new feature available with Tableau 10.3. When data reaches important thresholds, data-driven alerts send out email notifications.