How does Data Model and Tableau work together?

[ddrillic]

We are wondering whether setting a data model helps when using Tableau. Any ideas?

[Claw · Accepted solution]

Well a data model can help in two ways.

1. The data model can help to flatten complex data into a simpler flat file view which can help to make data complexity easier to work with.
2. A data model when "accelerated" can reduce the processing and search time for the search.

Data model "acceleration" literally creates a highly performant summary view of the data that can in the correct situation dramatically accelerate the backend search and it will make your Tableau experience run faster.

[teanae94577]

claw,

would happen to know the pro & con of each connection methods connecting with tableau? (DB, Tableau, API)