[nfbcs] Basic Information regarding Tableau and SQL

[David Andrews]

I am not a computer science person, but have some technical 
knowledge.  I would say SQL is a database format, there are a number 
of SQL database systems, the most well known of which is probably 
Microsoft Sequel Server. I think Robert said it is a language used to 
query databases to get answers, reports etc. There are graphical 
tools to do this, or command line stuff, and in between I think.

Tableau is a Microsoft program. It is used to represent data, charts, 
tables, etc. graphically.  I don't know how accessible the tool 
itself is. The output can be accessible, but often isn't. It depends 
on the version of Tableau you use etc. The free community version 
doesn't produce accessible output, you have to use the server 
edition, as I understand it.

Working with Tableau may be possible, but I think it will initially 
be a tough road to hoe!

Dave

At 12:15 PM 9/3/2018, you wrote:
>Hello:
>
>The subject summarizes my question. I've heard of the above 
>programs, but don't really understand exactly what they do. I 
>believe they interact with databases somehow. I am considering 
>applying for a job that would require me to learn these programs. 
>Any information appreciated.
>
>--
>Leslie Fairall
>mailto:fairall at shellworld.net