Tableau Bridge – what it is and when to use it
When we are using Tableau Server inside our organization, Tableau Server needs to be able to access the data. A few factors need to be considered. If we are using text files, they need to be in a directory accessible from Tableau Server. If we are using data servers, the drivers for the data servers need to be installed on Tableau Server and Tableau Server needs to be able to access the data server over the network or in the cloud.
When we are using Tableau Cloud, access might need an extra step and Tableau Bridge might be required. If we are using Tableau Cloud with public cloud databases, a direct connection for both live connections and extracts is straightforward if the data server is a listed Tableau Cloud connection. Tableau Cloud already has the drivers we need installed.
When we are using data servers or files from inside our organization (on-premises data) with Tableau Cloud, if we want the connection to be live or...
