Tableau Data Connectors

The easiest way to connect Tableau with real-time data from any application, database or data warehouse, anywhere.

Real-time SaaS, NoSQL, & Big Data Connectivity
Connect to 200+ Enterprise Data Sources
Certified Tableau Integration

* Available for Tableau 2020 and later.

Add Real-time SaaS, NoSQL, & Big Data Connectivity to Tableau

A powerful set of certified data connectors that simplify the process of accessing enterprise data in real-time. Connect with Accounting, CRM, ERP, Marketing Automation, On-Premise and Cloud data from Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, & Tableau Data Management solutions.

Full Metadata Discovery

Intelligent rowscan, type detection, relationship exploration and support for unstructured data.

Robust SQL-92 Engine

Rich SQL-92 engine with support for bulk operations, push-down, client functions, and aggregation

Unmatched Performance

Optimized performance down to the socket level, our drivers offer unmatched performance.

Enterprise-Class Security

Advanced Security and Authentication. Secure TLS / SSL data encryption.

Tableau Connectors in Action!

Watch the video overview for a first hand-look at the powerful data connectivity capabilities included in the CData Tableau Connectors.

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Certified Tableau Connectivity

100% Certified Tableau Connectivity

Native Tableau Connectors seamlessly integrate with Tableau BI and Data Prep to enable real-time data connectivity with any data sources.
Comprehensive Metadata Discovery

Extensive schema discovery capabilities for every data source. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
Flexible NoSQL flattening

Easily connect Tableau directly with complex hierarchical data through flexible and extensible NoSQL flattening.

Learn more: Parsing Hierarchical Data
Blazing Data Connectivity

Our drivers push the boundaries of data access, optimizing socket-level streaming and compression capabilities, and delivering truly exceptional data access.

Learn more: Unmatched Performance
Easily Customizable and Configurable

The data model exposed by our Tableau Connectors can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.
Enterprise-class Security

Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.

Tableau Connectors

Fully-integrated Tableau Connectors with real-time data access.

Azure Active Directory

Azure Data Catalog

Azure Data Lake Storage

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Google Campaign Manager 360

IBM Cloud Data Engine

IBM Cloud Object Storage

Jira Service Management

Oracle Financials Cloud

Reckon Accounts Hosted

Sage Cloud Accounting

Sage Intacct

Salesforce

Salesforce Financial Service Cloud

Salesforce Marketing

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement

Salesforce Pardot

Salesloft

SAP

SAP Ariba Procurement

SAP Ariba Source

SAP Business One

SAP BusinessObjects BI

SAP Netweaver Gateway

SharePoint Excel Services

Tableau CRM Analytics

… Dozens More
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Data Connectivity for Tableau Cloud

Pure Cloud-to-Cloud Data Connectivity

Has your organization shifted Analytics and Reporting to the cloud? Now you can access the same universal data connectivity powering the worlds leading data tools, directly from cloud applications like Tableau Cloud.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tableau Data Connectors

What are connectors for Tableau?

Tableau connectors are tools that allow you to connect Tableau to various data sources so you can visualize and analyze the data. At CData, we build customer data connectors that extend Tableau with real-time connectivity to a wide range of data sources. Our connectors bridge the gap between Tableau and various business applications and data storage solutions, allowing you to directly analyze your data within Tableau without needing to export it first.

Benefits include:

Live data connectivity: Work with your data in real-time, enabling you to create dynamic and responsive dashboards.
Extensive data source support: Connect to over hundreds of different data sources, giving you great flexibility in data access.
Simplified setup: The connectors are generally easy to install and configure.
Advanced features: CData connectors offer features like schema discovery, complex query processing, and the ability to handle hierarchical data.

How do we install connectors in Tableau?

Installing CData Tableau connectors involves downloading the specific connector for your data source and following the setup instructions.

Download the Connector: Find the download page for the data source you want to connect to. Alternatively, head to https://www.cdata.com/tableau/download/ to access a list of all available Tableau connector builds.
Run the Installer: Once downloaded, run the installer for the CData Tableau connector. Follow the on-screen instructions during the installation process.
Register the Connector with Tableau (if necessary):
- For Tableau Desktop versions 2020.3 and later, registration typically happens automatically during installation
- For older versions, you might need to manually register the connector. This involves finding your Tableau repository folder and copying a specific file (cdata.connect.legacy.taco) into the Connectors directory within the repository

More information can be found online in the CData Tableau Connector Getting Started Guide.

Download CData Tableau Connectors

Download the CData Tableau Connectors and power your BI and Analytics reports with live data from anywhere. Interested in a data source that is not listed above? Contact us below, and let's talk.

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