Now that we have reviewed the various Tableau file types, we can use that information to understand different ways to architect a Tableau Server environment. Since this is not a book dedicated to Tableau Server, this architecture discussion is presented a high level. The intent is to help the Tableau Desktop author understand how to interact with Tableau Server so that the workbooks best serve the end user. Take a look at the following diagram:
The preceding diagram visually represents the contents of the four file types that are most relevant when considering how the Tableau Desktop author should interface with ...
