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Tableau For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Tableau For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Jack A. Hyman
June 2023
Beginner
320 pages
8h 16m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 12

Administration in Tableau Cloud

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Comparing Tableau Server key features with Tableau Cloud

Bullet Exploring key administrative features

Bullet Configuring user and group authentication for Tableau Cloud

Bullet Using Tableau Cloud on a mobile device

Depending on the number of users leveraging your Tableau Cloud instance, you may be given the incredible power of filling the system administrator role. As a single user, you automatically inherit the capability to control all features in Tableau Cloud. If, for example, you have control over several Creators, Explorers, and Viewers, you likely have system administration access. The adage “With great power comes great responsibility” applies to Tableau because an administrator controls everything from user authentication to granular access to third-party extensions and integrations. In this chapter, you find out how to configure and administer standard functionality within Tableau Cloud.

Noting How Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud Differ

Tableau Server is a web-based platform that allows users to share, organize, and automate their ...

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