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What you'll learn
Master the Technical Deployment & Maintenance Cycle
In just one week, you gain hands-on skills to install, configure, upgrade, and patch Tableau Server. You will learn how to plan for high availability and disaster recovery, ensuring the platform remains online and functional for your end-users.
Implement Enterprise-Grade Security & Governance
The workshop covers how to manage user permissions, integrate with Active Directory, and enforce row-level security. This ensures you can protect sensitive company data and manage who has access to what, meeting compliance requirements.
Optimize Performance & Support Users at Scale
You will learn how to monitor server health, identify performance bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues efficiently. This allows you to maintain a fast, reliable environment and effectively support your organization's growing community of data consumers.
What you'll learn
Rapid Deployment & Configuration
In a condensed format, you will learn the critical steps to install, configure, and maintain Tableau Server. The focus is on getting the environment up and running quickly while understanding the essential components for high availability and disaster recovery.
Core Security & User Management
You will cover the fundamentals of controlling access, including integrating with Active Directory, setting up permissions, and managing user authentication. This ensures you can secure the platform and govern data access effectively from day one.
Essential Monitoring & Troubleshooting
The workshop teaches you how to monitor server health and identify common performance bottlenecks. You will leave with the practical skills needed to keep the server stable, perform routine maintenance, and support your user community efficiently.
What you'll learn
Crash Course in Server Architecture & Installation
In this single day, you will gain a high-level understanding of Tableau Server's core components and the installation process. You will learn what it takes to get the server up and running, focusing on the critical decisions for initial setup and configuration.
Essentials of User Security & Permissions
You will cover the fundamentals of protecting your data by learning how to manage users, groups, and site roles. The workshop provides a practical overview of setting up permissions and integrating with Active Directory to control access effectively.
Introduction to Monitoring & Daily Maintenance
Learn the key administrative tasks required to keep a server healthy. This includes an overview of the administrative views for monitoring server activity, basic backup procedures, and quick troubleshooting tips to handle common user issues.
Who needs to attend this workshop?
The core audience for this certification is individuals who manage or will manage the technical operations of a Tableau Server . This includes: * IT Professionals and Systems Administrators: Those tasked with installing, configuring, and maintaining Tableau Server to ensure its performance, security, and availability. * BI Platform Managers: Professionals responsible for the overall Business Intelligence (BI) infrastructure, who need to implement governance, scalability, and best practices for their organization's Tableau deployment . * Current Tableau Server Administrators Seeking Certification: Experienced administrators who want to validate their skills and knowledge with an official Salesforce certification, which can enhance their professional credibility and career prospects
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Curriculum
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Introduction to Tableau Server
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Navigating Tableau Server Interface
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Installation and Configuration
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Configuring Server Settings
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User Management
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Implementing Security Practices
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Monitoring and Maintenance
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Performing Regular Maintenance
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Certification Exam Preparation
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Tips for Success
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Student Reviews
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I was hired specifically to manage and scale our Tableau Server environment, which had outgrown its ad-hoc management. The certification was a key requirement for the role. The preparation process was my roadmap to mastering the platform. It covered everything from initial installation considerations and backup strategies to advanced monitoring with the Admin Views. The exam is comprehensive; you really need to understand how all the components—like VizPortal, Data Engine, and Repository—interact. Now, I can proactively troubleshoot issues and plan for future growth with authority. For anyone in a dedicated admin role, this certification is non-negotiable.
Tableau Server Administrator
Passing the Tableau Server Certified Administrator exam was the formal validation I needed to officially own our company's entire analytics platform. I had been managing our server for over a year, but the exam forced me to understand the 'why' behind the best practices, not just the 'how.' The performance tuning and security sections were particularly intense and directly applicable. I was able to immediately apply concepts to optimize our extract refresh schedules and harden our security posture. A month after getting certified, I received a promotion and a significant raise. It was a career accelerator.
Senior Systems Administrator & Tableau Platform Owner
As a power user and creator in Tableau Desktop, I decided to get the Server Admin certification to broaden my skills and become the go-to person for our internal BI team. The hardest part was shifting my mindset from building visualizations to managing infrastructure, users, and projects. I spent weeks drilling into the details of site roles, permissions, and content governance. The hands-on experience is crucial—you can't just memorize facts. Passing this exam didn't just give me a credential; it gave me the confidence to design and implement a proper content management framework that has made our site cleaner and more efficient for everyone.
Lead Data Analyst & BI Specialist
NextEd Training Academy: Cancellation & Refund Policy for Live Instructor-Led Workshops
1. Policy Overview At NextEd Academy, we are committed to delivering high-quality, live instructor-led training. To ensure great experience for all participants and to manage course enrollment, instructor scheduling, and resource allocation effectively, we have established the following policy. Enrollment on any course constitutes agreement to these terms. 2. Course Rescheduling by the Academy We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. If we must reschedule or cancel: • You will be notified at least 5 business days prior to the course start date. • You will have the option to transfer your enrollment to the next available session or receive a full 100% refund. 3. Student Cancellation & Refund Policy Because seats in our live workshops are limited and reserved, the following policy applies: • Full Refund: Cancellations received more than 10 business days before the course start date is eligible for a full refund. • Partial Refund/Credit: Cancellations received 5 business days before the start date is eligible for a 50% refund OR a 100% credit toward a future course. • No Refund: After the course has commenced, we are not eligible for a refund. You will, however, receive full course materials. 4. Missed Live Sessions (For Multi-Day Courses) We understand you might miss a single session within a multi-day course. • Recorded Sessions: All live sessions are recorded. If you miss a session, you will be provided with a link to the recording for review. • Make-up Session: Depending on trainer availability, you may be allowed to attend the same session in a parallel running cohort (if one exists) to make up for the missed class. This is offered on a best-effort basis and is not guaranteed. 5. Transfer Policy We offer more flexibility with transfers than with cancellations to keep you on your learning path. • You may transfer your registration to another person at no cost, provided you notify us at least 3 business days before the course starts. • You may transfer your own registration to a future session of the same course once, if requested more than 8 business days before the original start date. Transfers requested after this period may incur a re-booking fee of 15% of the course cost. 6. Exceptions for Extenuating Circumstances Exceptions to this policy may be considered on a case-by-case basis for documented, serious circumstances such as: • Medical Emergency: A serious personal illness or injury (a doctor's note may be required). • Family Bereavement: The death of an immediate family member. • Significant Unforeseen Event: Other critical circumstances as determined at the sole discretion of the Academy management. In such cases, we will work with you to provide course credit or a partial/full refund.
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