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Tableau desktop is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive and shareable dashboards. You can connect Tableau to many data sources, including the MySQL server. Let’s explore how to set up the connection.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

  • A working installation of Anyquery
  • Tableau Desktop installed and activated

Step 1: Install the MySQL connector

You need to install the MySQL connector. Follow the tutorial here https://www.tableau.com/fr-fr/support/drivers?edition=pro

Step 2: Set up the connection

First, launch the Anyquery server:

Terminal window
anyquery server

Once done, open Tableau Desktop and click on MySQL in the Connect pane (left side) under the section To a Server. Fill in the following details:

  • Server: 127.0.0.1 (replace it with another IP if Anyquery binds to a different IP).
  • Port: 8070 (replace it with another port if Anyquery binds to a different port).
  • Username: Leave it empty unless you have set an auth-file.
  • Password: Leave it empty unless you have set an auth-file.
  • Database: main.

Tableau Connection

Click on the Sign In button to verify that the connection is successful.

Running your first visualization

On the left sidebar, you can see the list of tables. Drag and drop a table to the canvas to create a new worksheet. Fill in the columns and rows to create your visualization.

As an example, here is a breakdown of my GitHub stars:

Tableau Visualization

Conclusion

You have successfully connected Tableau to Anyquery. Now you can create interactive dashboards and share them with your team.