An efficiently performing Server is a key for success in any visualization application. This book acts as a step-by-step guide for implementing Tableau Server.It provides A-Z details, from Installation, Managing Content, Security to Branding and much more.It also gives you a good insight into command line utilities.The book provides plenty of exercises which help in understanding and practicing the concepts.Each chapter is accompanied with step-by-step exercises. Who needs this book? This book is for professionals who want to learn about implementing Tableau Server in a business environment. It is useful for Tableau Server administrators, Site Administrators, Developers and Analysts. About this bookChapter1. Overview This Chapter provides an overview of Tableau environment, Tableau desktop and Tableau Server.Chapter2. Installing Tableau ServerThis chapter will help you in installing the Tableau Server on a single machine and in a distributed environment.Chapter3. Tableau Server WorkspaceIn this chapter learn all the aspects of Tableau Server User interface.Chapter4. SecurityThis chapter deals with securing the Tableau server environment.Chapter5. Managing SitesThis chapter provides details on how to create and maintain a Site in Tableau.Chapter6. BrandingThis chapter provides information on how to change the look and feel of the Tableau Server interface. Chapter7. Performance and MonitoringThis chapter provides tips on how to improve performance and monitoring of the server.Chapter8. Backup and RestoreThis chapter provides details on taking server backup and restoring the server in case of system failure.Chapter9. Log filesThis chapter provides details on all the types of log files in Tableau. Chapter10. Command Line UtilitiesThis chapter provides details on how to use command line utilities viz. tabcmd and tabadmin to manage the server.Chapter11. Javascript APIThis chapter provides details on how to use javascript API.Chapter12. Managing ContentThis chapter provides details on how to create users, Projects, and Groups. It also details on publishing and securing views. This chapter also provide an overview of web authoring in Tableau. How to use this BookThis book gives all the concepts related to Tableau Server. To recreate scenarios presented in this book, use Tableau Server or Tableau Online. A two-week trial version of Tableau Server can be downloaded from http: //www.tableau.com/products/The book also makes use of Tableau desktop. Tableau desktop is used to publish data sources and views on the server.Download Tableau desktop from http: //www.tableau.com/products/To gain detailed understanding of designing visualization using Tableau desktop, visit http: //www.tableau.com/learn/training for free online videos provided by Tableau. You can also refer my book Tableau 10 for Beginners, available on Amazon.