Understand the core concept of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and explore how Tableau MCP securely connects external AI agents to your governed enterprise data.

An introduction to Tableau Next, the newly released analytics platform from Tableau.

An introduction to Tableau Semantics, the AI-infused semantic layer that serves as the centralized framework for enterprise knowledge and data trust.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) rapidly integrate into the world of enterprise data analytics, a specific keyword has emerged as the hottest topic in data architecture: the "Semantic Layer." In an era where AI agents replace traditional dashboards and converse directly with users to

Many administrators who have introduced AI features like Tableau Pulse or Einstein Copilot into their Tableau environments are struggling with "hallucinations"—situations where the AI fetches the wrong data to answer user questions. The biggest cause of these AI hallucinations lies in the messy 'Data Pane'

Following our guide on naming dashboard chart titles, let's look at another crucial factor that affects efficiency for dashboard creators: naming calculated fields and parameters. Unlike default fields in a data source, custom calculations and parameters require clear naming conventions. Establishing these rules from the start drastically reduces

Successfully adopting Tableau requires configuring the optimal license structure tailored to your organization's data infrastructure and utilization goals. Beyond simply purchasing licenses based on the expected number of users, you must comprehensively consider where to store the data (Hosting), what level of security and management features are needed

When building a dashboard or creating charts, we often spend an unnecessary amount of time figuring out what to name our sheets rather than focusing on the actual data visualization. To save you from this hassle, we have put together a straightforward, standardized naming guide. The Perfect Basic Formula The

In the world of data visualization, going beyond simply displaying data to delivering a clear message and immersing the reader is a significant challenge. Today, let’s talk about one of the most effective data storytelling techniques: Scrollytelling. Defining Scrollytelling Scrollytelling is a portmanteau of 'Scroll' and '

In data analysis projects, it is often said that Data Preparation accounts for 80% of the total time spent. While transforming raw data into an analysis-ready format is essential, it is also a repetitive and time-consuming task. In this post, we will introduce Tableau Prep, a tool that

When operating Tableau Server, you may encounter various technical issues, such as slow dashboard loading speeds or extract refresh failures on specific nodes. To resolve these problems based on logic rather than intuition, it is essential to accurately understand how Tableau Server works internally—specifically, its Architecture. In this post,

Tableau offers a variety of APIs for different purposes such as automation, integration, and extension. However, because there are so many API types—each with its own goals—it can be difficult for first-time users to decide which API to use. This post briefly introduces Tableau’s APIs and

When setting up dashboard actions in Tableau, you might sometimes create multiple actions with the same trigger condition. For example, both actions may filter by the Category field, but each targets a different dashboard. Action NameTrigger ConditionTarget Sheet (or Dashboard)Action AOn selecting CategoryTarget AAction BOn selecting CategoryTarget B In

Users who are accustomed to Excel’s high degree of flexibility often store different types of tables within a single worksheet. While the standard approach for importing such data into Tableau is to separate each table into its own worksheet, you can instead use Excel’s Name Manager feature to

When building visualizations in Tableau, there are times when you need precise control over how numbers are displayed. For example, you may want to simplify figures by displaying them in millions, add specific suffixes, or format negative numbers with parentheses. To meet these needs, Tableau provides the Custom Number Formatting

When converting a date to a number in Excel, Google Sheets or Tableau, you'll notice that the value 1 represents a specific point in time. In Excel, that number corresponds to January 1, 1900, but in Google Sheets and Tableau, it points to December 31, 1899. Why do

In our daily lives, we often see "Number" abbreviated as "No.". For example, when creating a list or indicating order, we use "No. 1," "No. 2," and so on. But if you look closely, the word "Number" doesn't contain the letter 'o' at all. So, why did "No." become the abbreviation for "Number"?

This is a method you can use when writing calculated fields that compare against a specific date.

This post explains the confusing aggregation options that often appear when working with date fields in Tableau.

Many people assume that blue fields are dimensions and green fields are measures. While this assumption often holds true, it’s not technically accurate. In this post, we’ll break down what these colors actually mean and how understanding them can improve your visualizations.

LOD expressions allow you to perform calculations at a specific level of granularity, independent of the aggregation level currently used in your visualization. Among them, FIXED is a particularly useful function that lets you fix aggregations at a dimension level defined by the user.