If you embed your Tableau analytics dashboards through either a straight embedded i-frame or with the JavaScript API, upgrading your Tableau Server to 9.1 will cause some unexpected grief. But it’s fixable. After upgrading Tableau Server to 9.1, I was getting this error: Refused to display 'https://path/to/my/tableau/dashboard?:embed=y&:showVizHome=n&:tabs=n&:to...
Tableau does a great job of connecting to a variety of databases, but it sometimes needs help on the database end to get the results we need to make hot visualizations. One such example showed itself when connecting to Google BigQuery. The issue? Count distincts. BigQuery doesn't handle count distincts like one...
I've had the pleasure of working with a large number of Tableau Server users and administrators, and by far the most common phrase I hear is "What the [expletive redacted] is up with permissions?!" Permissions in Tableau Server are very simple, given two conditions: Forget everything you...
Tableau Driver's Ed is a new blog series in which we explain InterWorks' unique take on Tableau Drive, a new methodology for enabling self-serve BI in the enterprise. For the full list of posts, check out the Tableau Driver's Ed channel. “The trouble with programmers is that you can...
Next up on the list of ways to make your dashboards be the best they can be, we take a closer look at blended calculations: "Limit blended calculations. They require sequentially querying multiple data sources and can be time-consuming. Where possible, create a view on the...
We’re on a roll, people! For the fifth year running, InterWorks has placed in okc.BIZ’s “Best Places to Work in Oklahoma” list. But this year, things got even more special. We managed to claim the #3 spot in the Small/Medium category, the highest ranking we’ve...
Let’s examine the following item on the checklist: "Use calculated fields carefully. Think about the data type as you code the calculation. Number and Boolean > date > string calculations when it comes to performance." This is another item that can quickly get you into performance trouble...
Quantified self visualizations predominantly focus on daytime activity, not sleep habits. Perhaps this is because it’s one of the most difficult things to accurately measure, or maybe it doesn’t seem like an interesting data set. But, anyone with a newborn in the house knows how...
Today we’re examining the following guideline: "Watch for useless clauses, e.g. ORDER BY. Tableau is going to re-sort the data once loaded anyway." Let’s get started! SQL Overview SQL, or Structured Query Language, is designed for managing data within a relational database. It is essentially composed of two parts: Data...
Currently, we’re going through the best ways to employ custom SQL and what to avoid. Here’s what we’ll cover today: "Avoid parameters in custom SQL in Tableau. Tableau wraps the custom SQL in a subquery that many databases don’t handle well. Consider building a view in the...
The annual Tableau Conference (formerly known as TCC) is one of my favorite parts about working at InterWorks and being a part of the Tableau Community. I get to meet all sorts of new Tableau users and attend fascinating sessions and keynotes. Some of last...
Why do you need to monitor the performance of your environment? Your Tableau Server is a key element within your Tableau world, and for many people this is all they see of Tableau. They don’t get to play with Tableau Desktop, but they are the consumers...
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