Authors: Kavya Menon
Abstract: Modern enterprises increasingly rely on business intelligence (BI) platforms to transform raw data into actionable insights. Tableau, as a leading BI tool, offers sophisticated visualization, analytics, and reporting capabilities. However, the underlying operating environment significantly impacts performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency. This review explores the strategic advantages of deploying Tableau on Linux-based systems, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS, for enterprise-grade BI implementations. It examines the role of Linux in enhancing system stability, providing robust security frameworks, supporting modular and automated workflows, and enabling high availability and scalability. The article analyzes data integration strategies, ETL pipelines, and dashboard optimization practices tailored to Linux environments, emphasizing both operational efficiency and user experience. Case studies across healthcare, finance, and retail illustrate real-world applications, demonstrating how Linux-based Tableau deployments support secure, high-performance analytics, regulatory compliance, and business agility. Furthermore, the review addresses monitoring, maintenance, and performance tuning, highlighting best practices for sustained system reliability. Future trends, including AI integration, real-time streaming, hybrid cloud architectures, and advanced automation, are discussed to illustrate the evolving landscape of enterprise BI. By combining Tableau’s visualization capabilities with Linux’s reliability and flexibility, organizations can achieve cost-effective, scalable, and secure BI solutions. This article underscores the importance of selecting an appropriate operating environment to maximize Tableau’s potential and provides a comprehensive guide for IT professionals, analysts, and business leaders seeking to optimize their BI infrastructure.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17275816
