Can I try out Tableau Desktop?
Yes, download the 14-day free trial from Tableau. If you are a student or instructor, you are eligible for a free Tableau license.
How can I access Tableau Server content?
All faculty and staff members at the University of Pittsburgh have access to the Tableau Server at analytics.pitt.edu. Visitors to analytics.pitt.edu will only see dashboards and worksheets to which they have been granted access by a Tableau Desktop author.
Who has access to view a dashboard on Tableau Server?
Tableau Desktop authors publish dashboards and worksheets to the Tableau Server. These authors are also responsible for granting access to those dashboards. If you would like access to a particular dashboard, contact the author of the dashboard to request access.
What kinds of data can Tableau use?
Tableau Desktop users can take advantage of several data sources connected directly to the University Data Warehouse. In addition, Tableau can ingest data from almost any database or format. It can easily connect to Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL and other databases, as well as CSV and Microsoft Excel files. These data sources can then be joined together to create unified datasets for analysis.
I’d like to have Tableau Dashboards in my school, department, or business unit. Who can help me?
Your school, department, or business unit may already have someone working with Tableau. If not, Pitt IT Business Intelligence provides consulting for analytics and dashboards. Contact the Technology Help Desk to find out more.