This guide explains how Tableau Cloud securely accesses private network data using Tableau Bridge and the newer Data Connect service. Data Connect, a managed Kubernetes-based solution, simplifies scaling and reduces admin work by deploying agents across customer infrastructure, while Bridge is a self-managed client for on-prem or cloud networks. Both establish secure HTTPS and WebSocket connections to Tableau Cloud for live queries and extracts. Best practices include using pools for load balancing, scaling with nodes or clients, and configuring high availability. Admins manage infrastructure, while Tableau handles orchestration, ensuring seamless, governed analytics access.

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