This post is on how to make use of TDS files to easily share metadata about a data source with others. We will be digging into the fifth point in the data section of the Tableau Performance Checklist: “Create a published TDS file for your business...
Not everyone is a Tableau guru, at least not yet. To help Tableau rookies, we’re starting from square one with the Tableau Essentials blog series. The series is intended to be an easy-to-read reference on the basics of using Tableau Software, particularly Tableau Desktop 8.1...
Last summer, I was invited to speak for the Boston Tableau User Group at the Broad Institute. This was a different crowd, composed of mainly scientists. There were two Zen Masters in attendance: Chuck Hooper and Jonathan Drummey. Prior to my speech, I had the good fortune to see Nicole Nichols,...
Rarely do you have a data connection that has only the data you need. Typically, we end up with data connections that include many columns that are unnecessary for our analysis. In the early phases of your analysis, it can be tough to judge what...
The volume, velocity and variety of data (Big Data) has been beaten to death over the last few years. I think it’s a silly metaphor. Why? How many of you have “run out” of storage recently? Has your company told you that you can’t have...
Not everyone is a Tableau guru, at least not yet. To help Tableau rookies, we’re starting from square one with the Tableau Essentials blog series. The series is intended to be an easy-to-read reference on the basics of using Tableau Software, particularly Tableau Desktop 8.1...
A little over two weeks ago, several InterWorks BI leaders attended the Drive/2015 Conference. The mission of Drive/ is to bring together IT and data professionals from all industries to foster new ideas and relationships. Key areas of focus include data, reporting, information, visualization and...
After completing my first book, I enjoyed traveling all over North America and Europe speaking at companies and Tableau User Groups. A big part of the fun was meeting hundreds of Tableau users. One of the first user groups to contact me to ask if...
In this post, we'll be looking at one of the features that makes Tableau a great data exploration tool. So, put on your miner's cap, and let's go spelunking! Specifically, we'll be covering this point in the Data section of the Tableau Performance Checklist: "Use 'Describe'...
So let’s fast forward the early bits. Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, worked for Fidelity Investments as an out of uni job blah blah. Then things started to get a lot more interesting. I started a fledgling engineering business which quickly warped and twisted its...
The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. The ice is beginning to thaw. You know what this means? The greatest time of year is right around the corner! Summer time is almost here, and with it comes baseball season! To commemorate my favorite...
A few years ago, I decided to try to count all of the database products that were available. After spending several hours on a Friday evening trying to count all of them, I gave up at around 2 a.m., having counted 200. I classified them...
Not everyone is a Tableau guru, at least not yet. To help Tableau rookies, we’re starting from square one with the Tableau Essentials blog series. The series is intended to be an easy-to-read reference on the basics of using Tableau Software, particularly Tableau Desktop 8.1...
So, you've officially unlocked your business' data in Tableau. There's no denying how easy it is to gain immediate insight by simply clicking and dragging, but as you progress on your journey of data discovery, you inevitably end up asking more specific questions about your...
I first became aware of KK about a year ago through his interesting Tableau Public visualizations and his activity on Twitter. Earlier this year, I was fortunate to speak with him at an event in Chicago and was able to spend 90 minutes eating lunch...
This post is about boosting Tableau’s performance through data selection. Let's address the second performance enhancing idea in the Data section of the Tableau Performance Checklist: "Bring in only the data needed for analysis. Consider adding a data source filter or using an extract. If using...
Here at InterWorks, we've all been getting very excited about the upcoming release of Tableau 9.0, with many of us trying out and discovering the numerous enhancements the upgrade brings. If you've yet to download the beta version, or are keen to find out more...
Cohorts have been the go-to analysis for user retention for a while now, and Tableau has a great article on how to go about creating different types of cohorts. However, when our data set is limited, we may have to create some workarounds. An Example The data set...
Each year, Tableau holds several contests to find participants for the annual Iron Viz competition. The first one of 2015 is the Wiki Data Viz Contest. In the past, I’ve had trouble finding an idea, so I never entered anything. This time, I connected a...
There are plenty of perks that come with being an InterWorks employee. You get to work with an awesome team, you get to work at some of the best possible clients and you’re surrounded by people who are genuinely interested in your personal and professional...
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