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Solution to Error on Macs Connecting to Oracle with Tableau

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There is an issue with connecting to Oracle on Macs with Tableau.  The solution is below.

Here is the error that user would receive:

Error when connecting to Oracle on Mac with Tableau 

  

HERE IS THE SOLUTION:


By default, Tableau’s drivers are in this directory: Macintosh HD/Library/Tableau/Drivers 

Navigate to this directory and locate the file ojdbc8.jar

If the file is missing, download it here: https://www.oracle.com/database/technologies/appdev/jdbc-downloads.html

Copy and paste the ojdbc8.jar file to this directory: Macintosh HD/Users/[user name]/Library/Tableau/Drivers

This is a hidden directory, so you will need to turn on hidden files on Macs to see it.

Restart Tableau and connect to Oracle

 

If you have more questions email ITHELP@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3494.

Solution to Error on Macs Connecting to Oracle with Tableau