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Virtual Connections feature for Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep

Publish Date: Apr 13, 2024
Task

Where is the drop down menu option to use Virtual Connections on Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep Builder?

Steps
The ability to create a Virtual Connection is located on Tableau Cloud or Tableau Server with the Data Management Add-On license.  Virtual Connections are a server-based connection.  Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep Builder will need to access the Virtual Connection by selecting Tableau Server from the Connect pane.

In the Connect pane, Tableau Server is located at the top of the pane under Search for Data.

 
Additional Resources
See information on how to Use a Virtual Connection.
What is a Virtual Connection?
Knowledge Article Number

001458432

 
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