Welcome to the Tableau Data Source Guide! This resource will help you understand how to connect and manage data sources in Tableau.

Key Concepts

  • Data Connection Types:

    • Excel/CSV: Use for simple file-based data.
    • Database: Connect to SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
    • Web Data: Import data from URLs or APIs.
    • Big Data: Work with Hadoop or cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3).

  • Best Practices:

    • Always validate data quality before connecting.
    • Use field aliases for clarity.
    • Enable data sampling for large datasets.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Open Tableau and select "Connect to Data" 📊.
  2. Choose your data source type and click "Connect".
  3. Configure connection settings (e.g., username, password, server).
  4. Preview data and adjust data source options as needed.

For more details, check out our Tableau Tutorials section!

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