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Tableau Server

Overview

What is Tableau Server?

Tableau Server allows Tableau Desktop users to publish dashboards to a central server to be shared across their organizations. The product is designed to facilitate collaboration across the organization. It can be deployed on a server in the data center,…

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Tableau to the rescue

8 out of 10
October 05, 2021
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Tableau Server Review

8 out of 10
May 17, 2019
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Tableau Server is used by our organization to create and use real-time dashboards and reports. It is used across the entire organization. …
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Popular Features

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  • Customizable dashboards (94)
    9.5
    95%
  • Drill-down analysis (95)
    8.7
    87%
  • Formatting capabilities (93)
    8.5
    85%
  • Multi-User Support (named login) (93)
    7.6
    76%
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Pricing

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Viewer

$12.00

On Premise
Per User Per Month

Explorer

$35.00

On Premise
Per User Per Month

Creator

$70.00

On Premise
Per User Per Month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Tableau Server | How to Restore a Backup

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Tableau Server | How to Backup Server

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How Tableau Works | Tableau Tutorial for Beginners | Tableau Server Online Training | Intellipaat

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Installing Tableau Server 10.5 on Linux

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Features

BI Standard Reporting

Standard reporting means pre-built or canned reports available to users without having to create them.

9.3
Avg 8.1

Ad-hoc Reporting

Ad-Hoc Reports are reports built by the user to meet highly specific requirements.

8.9
Avg 8.1

Report Output and Scheduling

Ability to schedule and manager report output.

8
Avg 8.3

Data Discovery and Visualization

Data Discovery and Visualization is the analysis of multiple data sources in a search for patterns and outliers and the ability to represent the data visually.

8.5
Avg 8.0

Access Control and Security

Access control means being able to determine who has access to which data.

7.5
Avg 8.5

Mobile Capabilities

Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

7.8
Avg 7.9

Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding

APIs are a set of routines, protocols, and tools for used for embedding one application in another

7.2
Avg 7.9
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Product Details

What is Tableau Server?

Tableau Server is an enterprise self-service analytics platform that supports data-driven decision making throughout the user's organization.

Customers can deploy the way that makes the most sense for their organization - on-premises or in the cloud, on Windows or Linux, while integrating with their existing security and authentication protocols. Customers can provide governed data access while promoting sharing and collaboration with data, dashboards and insights. It includes automated processes and workflows, and users can define access for individual users and groups.

Tableau Server Features

BI Platform Features

  • Supported: Administration via Windows App
  • Supported: Administration via MacOS App
  • Supported: Administration via Web Interface
  • Supported: Live Connection to External Data
  • Supported: Snapshot of External Data
  • Supported: In-memory data model
  • Supported: Multi-Data Source Reporting (Blending)

Supported Data Sources Features

  • Supported: MS Excel Workbooks
  • Supported: Text Files (CSV, etc)
  • Supported: Oracle
  • Supported: MS SQL Server
  • Supported: IBM DB2
  • Supported: Postgres
  • Supported: MySQL
  • Supported: ODBC
  • Supported: Cloudera Hadoop
  • Supported: Hortonworks Hadoop
  • Supported: EMC Greenplum
  • Supported: IBM Netezza
  • Supported: HP Vertica
  • Supported: SAP Hana
  • Supported: Teradata
  • Supported: Salesforce
  • Supported: SAP
  • Supported: Google Analytics

BI Standard Reporting Features

  • Supported: Customizable dashboards
  • Supported: Report Formatting Templates

Ad-hoc Reporting Features

  • Supported: Drill-down analysis
  • Supported: Formatting capabilities
  • Supported: Predictive modeling
  • Supported: Integration with R or other statistical packages
  • Supported: Report sharing and collaboration

Report Output and Scheduling Features

  • Supported: Publish to Web
  • Supported: Publish to PDF
  • Supported: Output Raw Supporting Data
  • Supported: Report Versioning
  • Supported: Report Delivery Scheduling

Data Discovery and Visualization Features

  • Supported: Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
  • Supported: Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
  • Supported: Predictive Analytics
  • Supported: Support for Machine Learning models
  • Supported: Pattern Recognition and Data Mining
  • Supported: Integration with R or other statistical packages

Access Control and Security Features

  • Supported: Multi-User Support (named login)
  • Supported: Role-Based Security Model
  • Supported: Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
  • Supported: Report-Level Access Control
  • Supported: Single Sign-On (SSO)

Mobile Capabilities Features

  • Supported: Responsive Design for Web Access
  • Supported: Mobile Application
  • Supported: Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile

Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding Features

  • Supported: REST API
  • Supported: Javascript API
  • Supported: iFrames

Tableau Server Screenshots

Screenshot of Tableau Server interface and administration view 1.Screenshot of Tableau Server interface and administration view 2.Screenshot of Tableau Server permissions view.Screenshot of Tableau Services Manager (TSM) view 1.Screenshot of Tableau Services Manager (TSM) view 2.

Tableau Server Integrations

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Tableau Server Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesWorldwide
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tableau Server allows Tableau Desktop users to publish dashboards to a central server to be shared across their organizations. The product is designed to facilitate collaboration across the organization. It can be deployed on a server in the data center, or it can be deployed on a public cloud.

Domo, IBM Cognos Analytics, and Looker are common alternatives for Tableau Server.

Reviewers rate Publish to Web highest, with a score of 9.6.

The most common users of Tableau Server are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Tableau Server has become an essential tool for organizations across various industries, offering a wide range of use cases that have proven valuable to users. Its ability to transform complex data into user-friendly visualizations has been particularly beneficial in emergency preparedness analytics within the healthcare sector. Additionally, dedicated analysts have utilized Tableau Server to create and deploy dashboards that are accessible to all employees, serving as the main repository for reporting needs. This versatility extends beyond healthcare, with organizations from IT to Human Resources leveraging the platform to address key issues such as device availability, performance tracking, and enterprise reporting.

Marketing teams have also found value in Tableau Server, using it to gain a better understanding of their customer base and track product ownership and usage trends. The platform's storytelling approach has been especially valuable for data scientists who use Tableau Server to present data to managers and executives, facilitating understanding and supporting decision-making processes. Furthermore, Tableau Server has been integrated into third-party applications and platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, making it a convenient one-stop-shop for reporting needs.

Tableau Server's ease of maintenance from an administrator level and seamless integration with Active Directory for user permission management have made it a preferred choice for many organizations. It fosters secure and controlled sharing of work done by Tableau Desktop analysts and developers, enabling real-time data visualization and monitoring across the organization. This has led to increased adoption and expansion of its usage in various departments such as Finance, Supply Chain, and HR.

Overall, Tableau Server's ability to store, visualize, and share information effectively has provided organizations with leverage over other systems. Its versatility and ease of use have made it a trusted platform for reporting and analytics needs across different industries, enabling self-service analytics, cost savings through improved tracking capabilities, enhanced customer experience operations, and centralization of reporting.

Tableau users commonly recommend seeking advice from Tableau representatives to determine the best licenses for their needs. They also suggest optimizing data flows and extract refreshes from the beginning. Additionally, users emphasize the importance of being specific when setting up reports to avoid incorrect data. For example, providing clear filters and selecting the appropriate dimensions and measures ensures accurate results. Another tip is to utilize Tableau's training resources and attend user groups and conferences for additional tips and tricks on using Tableau effectively.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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September 04, 2018

If you have the budget, Tableau Server is the way to go!

Satish Dharmarajan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Satish Dharmarajan
Pricing & Business Intelligence Lead
Rollins, Inc. (Consumer Services, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Tableau Server is well-suited for when the report layout can remain mostly static but the data behind it changes regularly: think sales performance reports. Now think about not having to create them more than once or emailing the refreshed reports. That's the power of the server.
It's not appropriate for a very wide audience when Tableau is the enterprise analytics software.
August 24, 2018

Big Fan Review

Charles Bryan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Charles Bryan
Senior Vice President of Analytics
axialHealthcare (Health, Wellness and Fitness, 51-200 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Our analytics team is big on developing narrative around data and we have found no other tool on the market to support that (and do so efficiently) than Tableau. It provides balance of standard washboarding and BI capabilities with unparalleled support for ad-hoc analytical scenarios (and distribution of those assets).
August 17, 2018

Big data management across multiple platforms made easy!

David Brotton | TrustRadius Reviewer
David Brotton
Vice President Marketing
Purple Wave (Internet, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Suited
Any type of BI, metrics, easy to use, fast, robust.

Not Suited
This may start to cross over into general Tableau use itself, but we are always fighting using the right tool for the right job, we have tried to use tableau to adjust data much the way Alteryx or Tableau prep can be used.
August 17, 2018

Tableau Server - great times!

Verified User
Consultant in Other
Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Tableau server is great to support our project teams that are doing similar things at different client sites across the country.

Many of our clients do not have Tableau or Tableau Server, so leaving behind reporting after project conclusion is often difficult and requires us to build something out in Excel for them.
August 10, 2018

Tableau is the centerpiece of our Business Analytics.

Don Babcock | TrustRadius Reviewer
Don Babcock
Senior Software Development Engineer
Wake Forest Baptist Health (Hospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is great for Business Intelligence/Business Analytic reporting. It is far better than using something like Excel and much easier to use. We have had some issues with folks with a long history of spreadsheet reporting having difficulty making the transition to a different paradigm, but that's not really a fault of Tableau. It's more of a situation where folks have been using a "hammer" (Excel) for so long that they want everything to look like a "nail." Once they make the transition, however, they never want to go back.
August 10, 2018

Tableau Server Makes Serving Up Data Visualizations Fast and Easy

Matt Fette | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Fette
Manager, Data Warehousing and Business Analytics
Totes»Isotoner Corporation (Consumer Goods, 201-500 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Its well suited when a workbook/dashboard is flexible enough to continue to meet ever changing business needs, but that can degrade over time. The end user edit capability is great, but most of our users are not very technical and don't use it.
August 10, 2018

Small made Mighty with Tableau Server!

Verified User
Administrator in Professional Services
Pharmaceuticals Company, 201-500 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for decentralized data ownership culture where data-driven decision-making is highly valued. Perfect for busy senior managers with "power user" and/or business analytics chops to drive their own insights at the speed of dynamic shifts in priorities.

Not well suited for heavy real-time queries against transactional data without extensive reporting infrastructure and architecture.
August 07, 2018

Tableau Server increases time efficiency!

Verified User
Director in Professional Services
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Tableau Server is well suited for users who want the ability to interact with their data, find out the why, behind some of the changes they are seeing. Also great for sharing information across an organization; however this shares a static image.
July 13, 2018

Tableau server is a good choice for a healthcare system willing to strengthen analytics

Verified User
Project Manager in Research & Development
Hospital & Health Care Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Tableau is the most popular BI tool these days and is suited to many industries, but healthcare is probably where it is most suited for two reasons. It is relatively easy to learn and run the tool, which is great for an environment where it is being used by non-technical domain experts (e.g. doctors and nurses.) The healthcare industry has rigorous privacy regulation, and by being somewhat conservative when dealing with data, Tableau's enriched data security and privacy management functions are great to fill such requirements.
January 25, 2018

A very cool tool for Data Visualization

Ilham AB | TrustRadius Reviewer
Ilham AB
Senior Solutions Manager (Enterprise Architect)
3 (Telecommunications, 501-1000 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you need out-of-the-box software to create an analytical dashboard that is easy to use, then Tableau will be a fit for your purpose. Tableau supports multiple data sources and provides a conversion tool for your raw data. Drag-and-drop is a key feature to develop the data visualization. In our industry, this capability is critical to differentiate with the competitor. But you also need to consider Tableau's performance to directly analyze huge volumes of datasets.
January 25, 2018

A BI tool that's unlike most others out there

Verified User
Vice-President in Product Management
Internet Company, 51-200 employees
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is a good solution for smaller internal teams (or larger teams who can afford the CPU license) who want to democratize visualization capabilities across their organizations. By making data available universally through the server, users can publish models to everyone and then have them update to the entire organization automatically as the data comes in or gets updated. Put another way, this is a user-centric solution within your organization.
November 14, 2017

My Tableau Server "Spiell"

Siggy Tetteh, CSSGB, MBA, MCP | TrustRadius Reviewer
Siggy Tetteh, CSSGB, MBA, MCP
Lead Systems Analyst/Project Manager
Navicent Health (Hospital & Health Care, 5001-10,000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for any industry. I would speak specifically for Healthcare since that is where I am right now! It does a great job getting the length of stay of patients and accounting information out to the leaders that need them and in a timely matter as well. It also reports on many metrics that we observe and track in our industry to keep us compliant.
June 29, 2017

My Tableau Assessment

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Insurance Company, 5001-10,000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Suited well for seeing the data on a high level and while working with different types of forms. Some areas of improvement are more support to assist with and how there are limited opportunities to play around with it unless you pay a lot of money to secure a license on it.
June 13, 2017

Tableau - A Program Ahead of its Peers

Chris Metropulos | TrustRadius Reviewer
Chris Metropulos
Product Manager
Atkore International (Building Materials, 501-1000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Any persons involved in viewing, managing, or manipulating analytics regarding products, quantities, sales, weights, and more should consider Tableau. On the sales side especially it's nice to pull up reports real time when discussing with remote sales members' performance. Less appropriate may be a marketing group or engineering group within a company. I feel there are alternate platforms that could help more task-oriented roles.
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