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 needslocal administrative privilegeson the machine to perform these tasks.
* Post-install, a "Run As" account can be set for services (e.g., NT
AUTHORITY\NetworkService), 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 Files\Tableau).
* Examples: A local admin (e.g., Administrator) or a domain user added to the Administrators group (e.g., DOMAIN\AdminUser).
* 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 AUTHORITY\NetworkService): 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.