
If you have determined that you must self-host Tableau Server, we recommend following the prescribed Tableau deployment in the Enterprise Deployment Guide (Link opens in a new window) (EDG). For information about the viability of Tableau Cloud for your organization, review this blog post, Should I move my analytics to the cloud? (Link opens in a new window)

For most organizations, Tableau Cloud will provide a more reliable, performant, and cost-effective analytics solution when compared to self-hosting Tableau Server. If you are deploying Tableau Server in a distributed cluster, review Distributed Requirements in addition to the requirements and recommendations described in this topic.īefore you commit to installing a new Tableau Server deployment in your organization, be sure to carefully evaluate your options.The easiest way to do a single-server installation is to follow the steps in Jump-start Installation. If you are new to Tableau Server, and you want to deploy it in your organization, we encourage you to deploy Tableau Server as a single server in a test environment first.

This topic includes requirements and recommendations that you must consider before you install Tableau Server into a production environment. Note: You can find additional information about technical specifications for Tableau Server on the Tableau web site, here (Link opens in a new window).
