Tableau Active Directory

Tableau Active Directory

Tableau supports integration with Active Directory, which is a directory service provided by Microsoft. Active Directory allows organizations to manage and secure resources, including user accounts, computers, and applications, within a network environment.

Here’s how Tableau can be integrated with Active Directory:

• Single Sign-On (SSO):
  
  • Tableau supports Single Sign-On (SSO) using Active Directory. Users can log in to Tableau using their Active Directory credentials without the need for separate Tableau-specific usernames and passwords.
• LDAP Integration:
  
  • Tableau can integrate with Active Directory using the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) protocol. This integration allows Tableau to authenticate users against Active Directory and retrieve user attributes.
• User Authentication and Authorization:
  
  • Active Directory integration allows you to manage user authentication and authorization within Tableau. User groups and permissions can be synchronized with Active Directory groups, streamlining access control.
• User Provisioning and Deprovisioning:
  
  • When new users are added to Active Directory, they can be automatically provisioned in Tableau, granting them appropriate access based on their Active Directory roles and groups.
• Security and Compliance:
  
  • Integrating Active Directory with Tableau enhances security and ensures compliance by centralizing user management and access controls.
• Kerberos Authentication:
  
  • For enhanced security, Tableau supports Kerberos authentication, which is a network authentication protocol used to authenticate users and services.

To implement Active Directory integration with Tableau, you’ll need to configure Tableau Server or Tableau Online settings to connect with your Active Directory domain and configure authentication methods

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