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Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x. Get up and running with the new features of Tableau 2018 for impactful data visualization

Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x. Get up and running with the new features of Tableau 2018 for impactful data visualization

Tristan Guillevin

Ebook
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.
  • 1. Catching Up with Tableau 2018
  • 2. The Tableau Core
  • 3. A First Dashboard and Exploration
  • 4. Connect to Data and Simple Transformations
  • 5. Build an Efficient Data Source
  • 6. Design Insightful Visualizations - Part 1
  • 7. Design Insightful Visualizations - Part 2
  • 8. Create Powerful Dashboards and Stories
  • 9. Publish and Interact in Tableau Server
  • 10. An Introduction to Calculations
  • 11. Analytics and Parameters
  • 12. Advanced Data Connections
  • 13. Deal with Security
  • 14. How to Keep Growing Your Skills
  • Title: Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x. Get up and running with the new features of Tableau 2018 for impactful data visualization
  • Author: Tristan Guillevin
  • Original title: Getting Started with Tableau 2018.x. Get up and running with the new features of Tableau 2018 for impactful data visualization
  • ISBN: 9781788839976, 9781788839976
  • Date of issue: 2018-09-28
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_159v
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing