Using AtScale with Tableau
This section explains how to connect to published AtScale cubes from
Tableau. AtScale creates a Tableau Data Source (tds) file for every
published cube. You can use these AtScale generated tds files to
create data source connections in Tableau.
See Tableau Best Practices and Support for Tableau Workbook Authors on the AtScale Help Center for information about AtScale's support of features in Tableau and for best practices for using AtScale with Tableau.
- Connecting to AtScale from Tableau by Using a Tableau Data Source (TDS) File Tableau data source fileshave the .tds file extension. Data source files are shortcuts for quickly connecting to data sources from Tableau Desktop.
- Connecting to AtScale from Tableau by Using Microsoft Analysis Services Take advantage of the analytical capabilities of MDX by connecting to AtScale cubes via Microsoft Analysis Services.
- Using Tableau with Delegated Authorization Enabled These instructions explain how to use Tableau Desktop when you have enabled Delegated Authorization for AtScale.
- Publishing a Workbook to Tableau Server for Other AtScale Users to View You can publish a workbook to Tableau Server that other users can view by logging into Tableau Server and opening the workbook in their browser. If the users in your AtScale organization are managed through Microsoft Active Directory, you can restrict viewing permissions to other AtScale users.
- Best Practices for Using Tableau with AtScale This is a best-practices guide for Tableau workbook authors that describes how to obtain the best results when using Tableau with AtScale.