A large enterprise plans to deploy Tableau Server for its widespread global operations, with thou-sands of concurrent users. What hardware and network specifications are most appropriate for this deployment?
A. A minimal hardware setup with a basic network configuration to reduce costs
B. A high-performance server cluster with load balancing and a high-speed network to man-age the large number of concurrent users
C. Standard hardware specification with no consideration for advanced network infrastructure
D. Single, high-capacity server with a focus on storage rather than network speed
B. A high-performance server cluster with load balancing and a high-speed network to man-age the large number of concurrent users
Explanation:
Why B is Correct?
High-performance server cluster: Distributes the workload across multiple nodes (e.g., VizQL, Backgrounder, Data Server) to handle thousands of concurrent users without bottlenecks.
Load balancing: Ensures even traffic distribution, preventing any single node from being overwhelmed.
High-speed network: Critical for minimizing latency in global operations (e.g., 10 Gbps+ connections between nodes and data centers).
Tableau’s Enterprise Deployment Guide recommends this architecture for large-scale deployments.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
A. Minimal hardware: Will fail under heavy load, causing downtime and poor user experience.
C. Standard hardware/no advanced network: Inadequate for global scale—leads to slow performance and user frustration.
D. Single high-capacity server: A single point of failure; lacks scalability and redundancy.
Key Specifications for Global Enterprise Deployment:
Multi-node cluster (e.g., 3+ nodes for failover).
High CPU/RAM (e.g., 16+ cores, 64+ GB RAM per node)
Tableau’s Hardware Sizing Guide for large enterprises.
Final Note:
For global enterprises, B is the only viable option. Options A/C/D risk performance failures and unhappy users. Always design for scalability and redundancy.