{"id":9614295630098,"title":"Tableau Delete a Data Source Integration","handle":"tableau-delete-a-data-source-integration","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n \u003ctitle\u003eDelete a Data Source with Tableau API\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n }\n\n h1, h3 {\n color: #5D5C61;\n }\n p {\n color: #379683;\n }\n\n code {\n background-color: #f7f7f7;\n padding: 2px 4px;\n font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;\n color: #e85a4f;\n }\n\n .note {\n font-size: small;\n background-color: #ffe8d6;\n padding: 8px;\n margin-top: 8px;\n border-left: 3px solid #e85a4f;\n }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n \u003cmain\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003eUsing the Tableau API to Delete a Data Source\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Tableau API provides a number of endpoints that allow developers to programmatically interact with Tableau Server or Tableau Online. The \u003ccode\u003eDelete a Data Source\u003c\/code\u003e endpoint is a specific API call that allows for the removal of data sources from a Table out server or site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003ePotential Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis endpoint can be particularly useful in scenarios where data sources need to be programmatically managed based on certain criteria or schedules. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically removing data sources that are outdated or no longer in use. This helps in keeping the Tableau environment clean and efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promptly deleting data sources that contain sensitive information, which may no longer be required, to comply with data governance policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResource Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeing up space on Tableau Server by deleting large data sources that are not used often, which can improve performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eProblems Solved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHere are some of the problems that the Delete a Data Source API endpoint can help solve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevent the accumulation of redundant data sources which can lead to confusion and difficulty in finding the correct sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e By automating the deletion of unnecessary data sources, organizations can save on storage and operational costs associated with maintaining excess data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance Adherence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Help in maintaining regulatory compliance by ensuring that only relevant and authorized data sources are available, reducing the risk of data breaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo use the \u003ccode\u003eDelete a Data Source\u003c\/code\u003e endpoint, you must have the proper authorization, and you would send an HTTP DELETE request to the specific URL structure that targets the data source. The request would look something like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ccode\u003eDELETE \/api\/{api-version}\/sites\/{site-id}\/datasources\/{datasource-id}\u003c\/code\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eNote: Replace \u003ccode\u003e{api-version}\u003c\/code\u003e with the version of the API you're using, \u003ccode\u003e{site-id}\u003c\/code\u003e with the id of your site, and \u003ccode\u003e{datasource-id}\u003c\/code\u003e with the id of the data source you wish to delete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ccode\u003eDelete a Data Source\u003c\/code\u003e endpoint in the Tableau API is a powerful tool that allows for efficient management of data sources. 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The \u003ccode\u003eDelete a Data Source\u003c\/code\u003e endpoint is a specific API call that allows for the removal of data sources from a Table out server or site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003ePotential Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis endpoint can be particularly useful in scenarios where data sources need to be programmatically managed based on certain criteria or schedules. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically removing data sources that are outdated or no longer in use. This helps in keeping the Tableau environment clean and efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promptly deleting data sources that contain sensitive information, which may no longer be required, to comply with data governance policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResource Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeing up space on Tableau Server by deleting large data sources that are not used often, which can improve performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eProblems Solved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHere are some of the problems that the Delete a Data Source API endpoint can help solve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevent the accumulation of redundant data sources which can lead to confusion and difficulty in finding the correct sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e By automating the deletion of unnecessary data sources, organizations can save on storage and operational costs associated with maintaining excess data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance Adherence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Help in maintaining regulatory compliance by ensuring that only relevant and authorized data sources are available, reducing the risk of data breaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo use the \u003ccode\u003eDelete a Data Source\u003c\/code\u003e endpoint, you must have the proper authorization, and you would send an HTTP DELETE request to the specific URL structure that targets the data source. The request would look something like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ccode\u003eDELETE \/api\/{api-version}\/sites\/{site-id}\/datasources\/{datasource-id}\u003c\/code\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eNote: Replace \u003ccode\u003e{api-version}\u003c\/code\u003e with the version of the API you're using, \u003ccode\u003e{site-id}\u003c\/code\u003e with the id of your site, and \u003ccode\u003e{datasource-id}\u003c\/code\u003e with the id of the data source you wish to delete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ccode\u003eDelete a Data Source\u003c\/code\u003e endpoint in the Tableau API is a powerful tool that allows for efficient management of data sources. When properly integrated into data management workflows, it can ensure a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data analysis environment within Tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/main\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e"}
Tableau Delete a Data Source Integration
