Sharing and Extending Tableau Data Models
We discussed creating data models using Tableau Prep Builder in Chapters 4 to 6 and using Tableau Desktop in Chapters 7 to 9. This chapter focuses on sharing and extending Tableau data models using published data sources and extending the model using hierarchies, folders, descriptions, grouping, and calculations. This chapter also explores the details and implications of live versus extracted data and embedded versus published data sources. Understanding the concepts in this chapter is key to being able to create data models that can be scaled and leveraged by the entire organization.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following topics:
- Understanding live connections and extracts – scenarios of when to use each of them
- Creating extracts with the Tableau Hyper engine
- Understanding data sources and extract filters and their use
- Understanding the implications of an embedded data source versus a published...
