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The Connectivity Playbook for a Trusted Data Foundation
, Director, Product Management, Salesforce
, Product Management Senior Manager, Salesforce
Role: Administrator
Product: Tableau
Tableau Product: Tableau Cloud, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server
Session Level: Intermediate
Session Type: Breakout
- Wednesday, May 63:20 PM - 4:00 PM PDT(10:20 PM - 11:00 PM GMT)Stage 6 | Content Pavilion, Ground LevelRESERVED SEATING
Session Summary: This session provided a comprehensive overview of Tableau’s advancements in data connectivity and authentication, emphasizing the importance of aligning authentication methods with specific use cases. Key topics included the introduction of OAuth-based authentication for both human and machine use cases, the upcoming support for Workload Identity Federation, and the shift away from traditional username-password mechanisms in favor of more secure token-based approaches. The session also highlighted recent updates to Tableau connectors, such as the modernized AWS S3 connector with OAuth and support for Parquet and CSV files, as well as the introduction of a new REST API connector to replace retiring web data connectors. Attendees were encouraged to leverage TDC files for performance tuning, adopt modern database practices, and explore Tableau Exchange for new connector options to ensure optimal scalability and security in their data workflows.
Key Takeaways:
• OAuth authentication is now the standard for Tableau, with Authorization Code Flow recommended for human use cases and Client Credentials Flow for machine-to-machine workflows, ensuring enhanced security and alignment with modern practices.
• The new REST API connector addresses gaps left by retiring web data connectors, while updates to key connectors like AWS S3 with Parquet and CSV support reflect Tableau’s focus on modernizing data connectivity.
• Performance optimization tips included the use of TDC files for granular driver tuning, database partitioning for analytics efficiency, and the adoption of live connections with OAuth for secure and seamless data access.
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