Tableau is a leading data visualization tool and holds majority of marketshare. Tableau can connect to any Datasources under the sun be it a Datawarehouse, Excel, Database, etc. The great feature of Tableau is that it provides real-time data insights in a matter of minutes.
In this book, we get you started with Tableau:
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: What is Tableau? Uses and Applications
What is Tableau?Tableau Product SuiteHow does Tableau work?Excel Vs. TableauChapter 2: Tableau Architecture & Server Components
Tableau Server ArchitectureData ConnectorsComponents of Tableau ServerGatewayClientsChapter 3: How to Download & Install Tableau Public (Free) & Desktop (Trial)
Download and Install Tableau PublicDownload and Install Tableau DesktopChapter 4: Introduction to Tableau Desktop Software: Workspace & Navigation
Tableau Desktop WorkspaceTableau NavigationChapter 5: Tableau Data Connections to Databases and Multiple Sources
Connecting to various data sourcesConnection to d104 FileConnecting to Excel FileConnection to DatabaseConnection to WebsitesConnecting to Tableau ServerData RelationshipData SortingReplacing Data SourceChapter 6: Types of Filters in Tableau: Condition by Formula, Extract, Context
Types of FiltersFilter condition in TableauFilter Condition by FormulaChapter 7: Tableau Create Group, Hierarchy, Sets & Sort Data
Sort dataBuild groupsBuild HierarchyBuild SetsChapter 8: Tableau Charts & Graphs Tutorial: Types & Examples
Measure names and Measure valuesGenerated FieldsUnderstand how and when to build different types of Visuals