What is required for a Data Analyst to publish a data source to Tableau Server or Cloud from Tableau Desktop?

To successfully publish a data source to Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud from Tableau Desktop, a Data Analyst must have the appropriate user permissions, specifically Editor permissions on the server. This level of permission allows the user not only to publish data sources but also to manage and update the existing content.

Having Editor permissions provides the necessary access to create, modify, and publish data sources, ensuring that the data and its structure are appropriate and can be managed properly on the server. It grants the ability to interact with Tableau Server or Cloud beyond just viewing content, enabling analysts to contribute effectively to collaborative data analysis efforts.

Viewer permissions, on the other hand, are limited to accessing and viewing published content without the capability to contribute or manage data. Similarly, Administrator permissions would provide broader access than needed for simply publishing a data source. Thus, the correct requirement aligns most closely with Editor permissions, as these are specifically designed to facilitate content creation and management roles, which are essential for publishing actions in Tableau.