1: Introduction to Tableau Server Administration
1.1 Overview of Tableau Server
1.1.1 Introduction to Tableau Server architecture and components
1.1.2 Understanding Tableau Server’s role in data visualization and business intelligence
1.1.3 Key features and capabilities of Tableau Server
1.2 Setting Up Tableau Server
1.2.1 Installation and configuration of Tableau Server
1.2.2 Basic setup and initial configuration tasks
1.2.3 Understanding Tableau Server’s licensing and deployment options
1.3 Navigating Tableau Server Interface
1.3.1 Overview of the Tableau Server interface and admin console
1.3.2 Key areas of the admin console: Server status, settings, and user management
1.3.3 Configuring Tableau Server settings for optimal performance

2: Managing Users and Groups
2.1 User and Group Management
2.1.1 Adding and managing users and groups in Tableau Server
2.1.2 Assigning roles and permissions to users and groups
2.1.3 Configuring user authentication methods (local vs. SAML)
2.2 Managing User Access and Security
2.2.1 Setting up and managing user licenses and access levels
2.2.2 Implementing security best practices for user access
2.2.3 Managing site roles and permissions for effective access control
2.3 Auditing and Monitoring User Activity
2.3.1 Using Tableau Server’s auditing features to track user activity
2.3.2 Generating and analyzing usage reports
2.3.3 Setting up alerts and notifications for important events

3: Content Management and Organization
3.1 Managing Tableau Content
3.1.1 Organizing and managing Tableau workbooks, dashboards, and data sources
3.1.2 Setting up and managing projects, folders, and permissions
3.1.3 Best practices for content organization and naming conventions
3.2 Content Publishing and Sharing
3.2.1 Configuring content publishing options and permissions
3.2.2 Managing scheduled tasks and extract refreshes
3.2.3 Sharing and collaborating on Tableau content with users and groups
3.3 Content Versioning and History
3.3.1 Implementing version control for Tableau content
3.3.2 Restoring previous versions and managing content history
3.3.3 Best practices for content backup and recovery

4: Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting
4.1 Optimizing Tableau Server Performance
4.1.1 Monitoring and analyzing server performance metrics
4.1.2 Configuring and optimizing Tableau Server for performance
4.1.3 Managing resources and scaling Tableau Server to meet demand
4.2 Troubleshooting Common Issues
4.2.1 Identifying and resolving common Tableau Server issues
4.2.2 Using Tableau’s diagnostic tools and logs for troubleshooting
4.2.3 Best practices for problem resolution and maintenance
4.3 Capacity Planning and Scaling
4.3.1 Planning for capacity and growth of Tableau Server deployments
4.3.2 Scaling Tableau Server horizontally and vertically
4.3.3 Best practices for managing large-scale deployments

5: Security and Compliance
5.1 Securing Tableau Server
5.1.1 Implementing security best practices for Tableau Server
5.1.2 Configuring encryption and data protection measures
5.1.3 Managing access controls and user permissions
5.2 Compliance and Governance
5.2.1 Ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
5.2.2 Implementing data governance practices within Tableau Server
5.2.3 Auditing and reporting for compliance and security

6: Advanced Administration and Automation
6.1 Advanced Server Configuration
6.1.1 Configuring advanced server settings and integrations
6.1.2 Setting up and managing Tableau Server’s background tasks and processes
6.1.3 Integrating Tableau Server with other IT systems and tools
6.2 Automation and Scripting
6.2.1 Using Tableau’s command-line utilities and REST API for automation
6.2.2 Creating and managing scripts for routine administrative tasks
6.2.3 Automating content management and deployment processes
6.3 Disaster Recovery and Backup
6.3.1 Implementing disaster recovery plans for Tableau Server
6.3.2 Setting up and managing backup and restore procedures
6.3.3 Testing and validating disaster recovery processes

7: Capstone Project and Review
7.1 Capstone Project Overview
7.1.1 Guidelines for the capstone project: Managing a Tableau Server deployment
7.1.2 Designing and implementing a comprehensive Tableau Server solution
7.1.3 Addressing real-world scenarios and challenges in server administration
7.2 Project Work and Presentations
7.2.1 Working on individual capstone projects
7.2.2 Peer review and group feedback sessions
7.2.3 Final project presentations
7.3 Final Review and Next Steps
7.3.1 Summary of key concepts and techniques
7.3.2 Exploring additional resources and advanced topics
7.3.3 Course conclusion and participant feedback