Ultimate Tableau Desktop Course - Beginner to Advanced Bundle - Connecting to Data Sources

The video tutorial explains how to connect Tableau to various data sources, including databases, flat files, and web data connectors. It covers the considerations for creating data connections, such as access, security, and performance. The tutorial also distinguishes between different Tableau products and their connection capabilities. It provides detailed steps for connecting to flat files and databases, including using custom SQL queries for advanced data manipulation.

What is a Tableau data source and what does it link?

What are some considerations before connecting to a Tableau data source?

How can you connect to flat files in Tableau?

What are the two methods to insert a flat file into Tableau?

What information is required to connect to a database in Tableau?

What is the purpose of using custom SQL queries in Tableau?

What should you do after creating your data connection in Tableau?