For any additional questions not addressed on this page, please contact the IRADS team or visit the Tableau online support page.
Tableau Desktop
What is 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.
Tableau Desktop is our primary tool for creating data visualizations. To learn more about Tableau Desktop and the way it works, we recommend watching the brief video, provided by Tableau Software.
Tableau Desktop FAQs
How do I download Tableau Desktop (students)?
- Students can download Tableau Desktop by visiting https://www.tableau.com/academic/students.
- When the webpage opens, click Get Tableau For Free.
- In the form that opens, enter your Country, name, UK email address, and School name.
- Click Verify and Continue.
- Follow the directions to download and install Tableau Desktop.
Refer to Which version of Tableau Desktop should I be using? for the correct version of Tableau to download.
How do I download Tableau Desktop (employees)?
We recommend downloading Tableau Desktop from https://www.tableau.com/support/releases. In the Product Downloads section, click to download the appropriate Tableau Desktop installer version (i.e., Windows 64-bit or Mac).
If you have already purchased a Tableau Desktop license, you will be asked to enter it and activate your software at the time of installation. If you do not have a Tableau Desktop license, you will be able to use the software during a free 14-day trial before you will be required to enter a product key to continue using the application.
Starting with version 10.5, Tableau Desktop will no longer be supported on Windows 32-bit operating systems. To determine which version of Windows you're using (i.e., 32-bit or 64-bit), please refer to this article, provided by Microsoft.
Which version and requirements are recommended for Tableau Desktop?
See Which version of Tableau Desktop should I be using? for the latest Tableau Desktop version recommended and more information about that release.
Before downloading Tableau Desktop, please make sure that your computer meets Tableau's recommended requirements. If you need assistance with verifying the requirements of your computer, please contact your respective IT support staff.
How can I purchase a license?
To purchase a license, please email analytics@uky.edu for educational pricing and purchasing information.
With a license for Tableau Desktop, you will be able to connect to 40+ data sources, including Microsoft Excel files and the University's central database management system, SAP HANA. Additionally, you will receive a year of updates and support provided by Tableau. Support is provided at the Tableau Start a Case page. Per Tableau's End User License Agreement (EULA), each license can be used on up to two different machines.
How do I connect to SAP HANA with Tableau Desktop?
If already have access to SAP HANA, follow the applicable steps for your operating system:
What training resources do I have access to?
Tableau offers many free online resources as well as specialized resources. This includes:
In addition, we recommend that you check out the following resources to help you along the way: