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Salesforce Analytics-Admn-201 Exam - Topic 4 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's Analytics-Admn-201 exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 4
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What account should you use to run the Tableau Server installation program?

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Suggested Answer: C

Installing Tableau Server on Windows requires an account with sufficient privileges to configure services, write to the file system, and manage registry settings. Let's analyze this in depth:

Installation Requirements:

The installer creates services (e.g., Tableau Server Gateway), writes to Program Files and ProgramData, and configures TSM.

It needs local administrative privileges on the machine to perform these tasks.

Post-install, a 'Run As' account can be set for services (e.g., NT AUTHORITYNetworkService), but this is separate from the install account.

Option C (An account in the local administrator group): Correct.

Why: The account must be in the local Administrators group to:

Install software (UAC elevation).

Configure services and ports.

Write to protected directories (e.g., C:Program FilesTableau).

Examples: A local admin (e.g., Administrator) or a domain user added to the Administrators group (e.g., DOMAINAdminUser).

Process: Log in as this account, run the installer, and provide TSM admin credentials during setup.

Option A (A local user account): Incorrect.

A standard local user (not in Administrators) lacks permissions---installation would fail with 'Access Denied' errors.

Option B (A domain user account): Incorrect unless clarified.

A domain user without local admin rights can't install. If it's in the Administrators group, it qualifies, but C is more specific.

Option D (NT AUTHORITYNetworkService): Incorrect.

This is a built-in service account for running services (default 'Run As' post-install), not for executing the installer---an interactive user account is required.

Why This Matters: Using the right account prevents install failures and ensures secure configuration---critical for production setups.


by Quiana at Oct 07, 2025, 11:25 AM

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Raul
3 days ago
I prefer B. Domain accounts are more secure.
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Armanda
8 days ago
Local admin group has full access.
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Leonardo
13 days ago
Why C?
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Lisbeth
18 days ago
Agreed, domain user accounts are the way to go!
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Aleta
23 days ago
Wait, can you really use NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService? That sounds odd.
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Verda
29 days ago
Definitely need an account in the local administrator group!
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Lennie
1 month ago
I always thought a local user account was enough.
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Kris
1 month ago
You should use a domain user account for installation.
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Lovetta
1 month ago
I’m leaning towards option D, but I remember there were specific cases where that account might not be suitable.
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Lino
2 months ago
I feel like we practiced a similar question, and I think it was about using a local user account, but I can't recall the details.
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Domitila
2 months ago
I remember something about needing local admin rights, so maybe option C is the right one?
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Afton
2 months ago
I think we discussed using a domain user account for installations, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best choice for Tableau Server.
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Armanda
2 months ago
I think C is the best choice.
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Rebbeca
3 months ago
Wait, is this a trick question? I'm just going to go with my gut and pick C.
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Evangelina
3 months ago
Haha, I bet the correct answer is "All of the above" - gotta cover all your bases, you know?
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Tijuana
3 months ago
A) A local user account? Really? That seems like a recipe for trouble.
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Emile
3 months ago
D) An NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService account. Isn't that the most secure option?
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Deja
4 months ago
B) A domain user account. That's the standard recommendation from Tableau.
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Tracey
4 months ago
C) An account in the local administrator group. That's the only way to ensure a successful installation.
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Lai
4 months ago
For a Tableau Server install, I'd recommend going with option C and running it as a local admin. That way you know you have all the necessary permissions and won't run into any issues during the setup process.
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Carmelina
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I've installed Tableau before but I can't remember which account I used. I'll have to review the installation documentation to make sure I pick the right option.
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Sylvia
4 months ago
Option B seems like the way to go. Using a domain account will give you the right permissions and make it easier to manage the server down the line. I'm pretty confident that's the best approach.
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Bernardo
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the Tableau Server needs some special permissions, but I'm not sure if a domain account or the NetworkService account would be better. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Toshia
5 months ago
I think I'd go with option C. Running the installation as a local admin account seems like the safest bet to make sure everything gets installed properly.
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Christene
2 months ago
I agree, option C sounds solid. Local admin has the right permissions.
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Ivan
3 months ago
Definitely! You want to avoid any permission issues during installation.
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