Community of Practice - GW Tableau "Creators"

This page is dedicated to providing information to individuals at GW who hold a Tableau "Creator" license. For additional assistance, please submit a ticket to Business Intelligence Services. 

Tableau Cloud

Tableau Cloud is a fully-hosted, cloud-based solution that puts GW on the path of leveraging Tableau’s latest and greatest features. Tableau cloud is always the latest version.

 It's important for GW Creator licensees to stay current so features and functions perform properly. If you are using an outdated version of Tableau Desktop, your dashboard may not be compatible to Tableau Cloud.

Check your current version of Tableau Desktop: Top Menu, Help > About

Example (does not reflect current version #):

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 Verify what the latest version is for Tableau Desktop and download the latest version. You can also update through the link provided in the lower right-hand corner when opening Tableau desktop. 

Example (does not reflect current version #):

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Tableau Desktop Renewal - Activate Tableau Online

With Tableau Cloud, there are no more license keys. If you have been granted a 'creator' license for GW Tableau Design and Test, you will be able to activate by signing into a server. You will be linked to GW Tableau Cloud (https://sso.online.tableau.com). Once authenticated, you will have successfully activated your Desktop license.

Downloading Tableau Desktop

Tableau Desktop Download Webpage

If you do not have administrative rights to load software on your computer, you must contact GW IT  - They will be able to give you a software download solution! 

For other related questions, please submit a ticket to Business Intelligence Services.