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What is Tableau?

Tableau is a data visualization software platform used at the University of Kentucky to display data in dashboards, workbooks and more. Based on needs, there are different Tableau solutions available for students, faculty and staff at UK.

Need help with Tableau?

Visit Tableau's online support page or contact the IRADS team.

Tableau Server

Tableau Server is the University of Kentucky's hosted online platform for privately sharing data visualizations, interactive dashboards, workbooks, and reports that have been created using Tableau Desktop. It does not require the installation of any client-side software, or the purchase of additional licenses.

Request Tableau Server Access

Server FAQs

Tableau Desktop

Tableau Desktop is a data visualization tool that helps us get actionable insights about data fast. It differs from Tableau Server in that it provides users with the ability to develop comprehensive, interactive workbooks and dashboards to fulfill their academic or business requirements.

Desktop FAQs

Tableau Super Users

For assistance with new visualizations or modifying an existing one, get in touch with your Super User.

Tableau super users, or as Tableau refers to them, content owners, are people who create dashboards, workbooks, and views and publish them on Tableau Server. Our super users are primarily made up of University of Kentucky staff who have a licensed copy of Tableau Desktop, and are capable of using the application's advanced features to develop reporting solutions for their respective colleges or business units.

Who is my super user?

Tableau for Students

Tableau Desktop is available to students for download by visiting https://www.tableau.com/academic/students.

Students needing assistance with Tableau Desktop and Server can visit the Business Analytics Lab located in Room BE260 at the Gatton College of Business. See Tableau Help Resources For Students for current hours.