
For example, use a data source naming convention that helps other users of the data source figure out which data source to connect to.įrom the Schema drop-down list, select the search icon or enter the schema name in the text box and select the search icon, and then select the schema. (Optional) Select the default data source name at the top of the page, and then enter a unique data source name for use in Tableau. On the data source page, do the following: If you still can't connect, yourĬomputer is having trouble locating the server. If Tableau can't make the connection, verify that your credentials are correct. For more information, see Run Initial SQL.

(Optional) Select Initial SQL to specify a SQL command to run at the beginning of every connection, such as when you open the workbook, refresh an extract, sign in to Tableau Server, or publish to Tableau Server. Select the require SSL option when connecting to an SSL server. Mac: Select Kerberos or select Use a specific username and password. If the server is password protected and you aren't in a kerberos environment, you must enter the username and password.

Or select Use a specific username and password.

Select Use Windows Authentication, if your environment supports single sign-on (SSO).

JDBC drivers for Mac and Linux were introduced The JDBC driver for Windows is new in Tableau version 2021.1. Note: This connector uses JDBC drivers for Mac, Linux, and Windows. This article describes how to connect Tableau to an SAP HANA database and set up the data source.
