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Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x

By : Tristan Guillevin
Book Image

Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x

By: Tristan Guillevin

Overview of this book

Tableau is one of the leading business intelligence tools used worldwide, in organizations of every scale. In its latest release, Tableau 2018 promises richer and more useful features related to visual analytics, reporting, dashboarding, and a host of other data visualization aspects. Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x will get you up and running with these features. The book starts with all the new functionalities of the different Tableau 2018 versions, along with concrete examples of how to use them. However, if you're new to Tableau, don't worry! The rest of the book will guide you through each major aspect of Tableau with examples. You'll learn how to connect to data, build a data source, visualize your data, build a dashboard, and share it online. In the final chapters, you'll also learn advanced techniques such as creating a cross-database join, data blending, and more. By the end of the book, you will have a firm understanding of how to effectively use Tableau to create quick, cost-effective, and business-efficient business intelligence solutions.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Packt Upsell
Contributors
Preface
Free Chapter
1
Catching Up with Tableau 2018
Index

Chapter 3. A First Dashboard and Exploration

This chapter is your first concrete introduction to Tableau. Together, we'll connect to data, create three visualizations, and assemble them in what will be your first Dashboard. Then, we'll use Tableau as a data exploration tool and answer business questions by using only the power of data visualization.

The following are the topics covered in this chapter:

  • Connecting to data
  • Creating a first set of visualizations
  • Building your first Dashboard
  • Using Tableau for data exploration

A few things before we start. Be not afraid. Two buttons on the toolbar will always save you:

  • : This lets you undo any actions, and, good news, it's unlimited. So if you make a mistake, use it!
  • : This lets you start from the beginning. It removes everything in the Worksheet or Dashboard. Start fresh start if you feel stuck somewhere!

Are you ready? Then double-click on the Tableau icon and let's get started.