Tableau Server on Linux Help

To validate that Tableau Server is installed and running properly and to review the built-in administrative views, you must install the PostgreSQL driver.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the procedure in this topic, complete the following prerequisites as outlined in Install and Configure Tableau Server:

• Install and Initialise TSM

• Activate and Register Tableau Server

• Configure Initial Node Settings

• Add an Administrator Account

Install PostgresSQL driver and validate installation

To validate installation:

1. Download PostgreSQL drivers from the Driver Download page(Link opens in a new window).

2. Copy the .jar file to this folder (you may have to create it manually): /opt/tableau/tableau_driver/jdbc.

3. Restart TSM:

   tsm restart

4. To validate that the drivers installed, navigate to the Administrative Views in Tableau Server.