To ensure optimal performance of Tableau Server, what automated maintenance task is essential for managing disk space and server efficiency?
A. Automating the defragmentation of the server's hard drives on a weekly basis
B.
Setting up a script to regularly clean up old logs and temporary files from the server
C. Configuring automatic updates for Tableau Server software and associated data drivers
D. Scheduling a complete server reboot to occur outside of business hours every day
B.
Setting up a script to regularly clean up old logs and temporary files from the server
Explanation:
Why B is Correct?
Logs and temporary files accumulate over time, consuming disk space and potentially degrading performance.
Tableau Server generates logs (e.g., vizqlserver.log, backgrounder.log) and temporary files (e.g., extract cache) that should be automatically purged based on retention policies.
Tableau’s Server Maintenance Guide recommends this as a critical task.
Why Other Options Are Less Effective?
A. Defragmentation: Unnecessary for modern SSDs/NVMe drives (Tableau Server should use these for optimal I/O).
C. Automatic updates: Important for security but doesn’t directly free disk space.
D. Daily reboots: Overkill—Tableau Server is designed for continuous uptime; reboots should be planned and rare.
Reference:
Tableau’s Log Retention Best Practices.
Final Note:
B is the only task that directly maintains disk efficiency. Options A/C/D address tangential concerns. Always test cleanup scripts in staging first!