Data connection

In this section, we'll see how to connect to different datasets (file or database). Of course, with more than 50 different connectors available, it's impossible to see each in detail. You can see, in the following screenshot, all the current available connections:

The goal when connecting to a dataset in Tableau is always the same:

  1. Choose your connection (File/Server).
  2. Connect by selecting the file or entering the login information.
  1. Reach the Data Source workplace and have at least one table in the framed area: 

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