Tableau doesn't shows latest data

Question

newbie to tableau since 2 weeks i created dashboard in tableau and it shows schedule

i published dashboard but it does not shows latest data in database

so how to show latest data on browser refresh as soon as database is updated ?

Note: not talking about live data streaming

Answer 1

When you use Extract and don't set refresh schedule then you won't be able to see the latest data.

You should keep a Refresh Schedule if you are using an Extract. For example, you can keep a Daily Night Schedule for refresh.

You can check the Last extract status or refresh schedule in server under the specific workbook.

Answer 2

If you have created a data extract then the data will appear on the page after extract has run successfully. Check the schedule status to see if the schedule was successfully completed. You can manually run the task after creating a schedule for it also.

Answer 3

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