Hardware and on-the-fly techniques

The number-one performance inhibitor for Tableau Desktop that I have observed while training in many different companies is underpowered machines. Developers almost invariably have excellent computers. Analysts and other business users, regrettably, often do not. In many cases, a few modest upgrades can make a significant improvement. Unfortunately, upgrading a computer may be impossible at many organizations due to a variety of factors, and procuring a new machine may also be quite difficult. Therefore, in this section, we will consider both optimal computer specifications and techniques for working with Tableau on underpowered machines.