Installing R is typically not difficult, but it does involve more than simply double-clicking on an executable. In order to successfully connect Tableau with R, you will need to make sure that permissions are correctly set and that various components – some required and some just nice to have – are correctly implemented. We will cover the basics, review a couple of the typical challenges faced during installation, and provide troubleshooting guidance.
Installation
Installing R
Perform the following steps to install R:
- Download R by visiting http://www.r-project.org/ and choosing a CRAN mirror. Note that R works best in a Linux or UNIX environment; however, in order to learn R and to begin working with Tableau...