Question 1
Which Tableau Server process is being described?
• Runs server tasks, including extract refreshes, subscriptions, ‘Run Now’ tasks
• Tasks initiated from tabcmd
- AOption A:
Backgrounder
- BOption B:
Application Server
- COption C:
Ask Data
- DOption D:
Cache Server
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
The Backgrounder process in Tableau Server is responsible for running all background and scheduled tasks that do not require immediate user interaction. This includes extract refreshes, subscriptions, “Run Now” jobs, and tasks triggered via tabcmd. Essentially, whenever a job is queued to run in the background rather than in real time, the Backgrounder processes and executes it.
Other options are incorrect because the Application Server handles user authentication and UI requests, Ask Data supports natural language querying, and the Cache Server manages cached query results rather than executing background jobs.