If the computer resources are exhausted, SRM may terminate the protocol server process belonging to Tableau Prep Builder, which has no recovery mechanism. Tableau Server Resource Manager (SRM) can't distinguish between Tableau Server protocol server process and Tableau Prep Builder protocol server process. Do not install Tableau Prep Builder on the same computer running Tableau Server:.

It is recommended that you install Tableau Prep Builder on the same computer as Tableau Desktop. Install Desktop and Prep on the same computer: Tableau Prep Builder is designed to work with Tableau Desktop.See Finding and Resolving Compatibility Issues. When installing a new version Tableau Desktop, make sure it is compatible with Tableau Server. Compatibility with Server: Tableau products are not always released at the same time.Before you beginįor information about where to find and download the installers for Tableau Desktop, Tableau Desktop Public Edition, Tableau Prep Builder, and Tableau Reader, see. For information about how to turn off these features and more, see Change Installation Settings after Installation (Link opens in a new window). Tableau also enables certain features for you by default such as usage reporting or automated product updates (Tableau Desktop only).

If you want to change those settings you can do this after install is complete. Note: If you are upgrading, see Upgrade Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep Builder for information about preparing for an upgrade.ĭuring installation, Tableau configures default settings for your display language and repository location. From the user interface, see Register and Activate from the User Interface.From the command line, see Install From the Command Line (Link opens in a new window).Also included are instructions for installing Tableau Desktop Public Edition, which doesn't require activation.įor information about how to activate your product:

The articles in this section describe how to install Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep Builder from the user interface.

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