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Tableau Desktop Specialist - Connecting to and Preparing Data

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Understanding when to use a live connection vs. an extract is foundational to creating a better experience when using Tableau . In this course, Tableau Desktop Specialist - Connecting to and Preparing Data, you’ll learn differences between a live connection, an extract and a saved data source. First, you’ll explore what a live connection is and how you can connect to it. Next, you’ll discover what a data extract is and how it can be used. Finally, you’ll learn how to save data sources. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of working with different data connections needed to understand differences between a live connection, an extract, and a saved data source.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Connection Types 11mins
  • Tableau in Action 14mins

Taught by

Pooja Gandhi

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4.8 rating at Pluralsight based on 62 ratings

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