Tableau - Connecting to the OSU Tableau Server - Windows and MacOS

Issue/Question

  • How do I connect to the OSU Tableau server?

Environment

  • Oregon State University
  • Tableau

Explanation

You must have Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep installed to connect to the OSU Tableau Server. People without Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep can view dashboards on the Tableau server, but cannot connect directly to the data on the server.

Resolution

Connecting to the Tableau Server

  1. Open Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep
  2. In  Tableau Desktop start page, click Tableau Server in the To a Server section.
    1. Note: In Tableau Prep select "Connect to Data" to see the Connection options.
    2. Note: If the start page is not displayed in Tableau Desktop, click the File menu, then click Show Start Page.
  3. When the Tableau Server Sign In dialog is displayed, enter https://analytics.oregonstate.edu, then click Connect.

Caution: When connecting from off campus you need to be on the OSU VPN to connect to the OSU Analytics Tableau server. You can find help with the OSU VPN at: https://oregonstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1935/Portal/KB/?CategoryID=6889. You will receive an error message if you try to connect without the OSU VPN.
  1. A login screen will appear, login using your ONID credentials
  2. You are now connected to the Tableau server.

Note: Instructions on uploading dashboards to the server can be found at: https://oregonstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1935/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=133839

Assistance

If you have any questions about Tableau, contact the UIT Data Team

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