What addition does Trusted Authentication set up to avoid user sign-in issues?

• A. Trust between Tableau Server and database
• B. Trust between Tableau Server and web servers
• C. Trust between users and Tableau Server
• D. Trust among all server nodes

Answer: (B)

Trusted Authentication in Tableau is specifically designed to facilitate a seamless login experience for users accessing Tableau Server resources, particularly when embedded in web applications. The correct answer highlights the establishment of a trust relationship between Tableau Server and web servers that host the web applications.

When this trust is set up, it enables the web server to authenticate the user without requiring them to sign in again when accessing Tableau content. Essentially, the web server acts as a proxy that validates the user's identity and passes that information to Tableau Server. This process eliminates redundant sign-in prompts that can disrupt the user experience. The streamlined access is especially beneficial in environments where users often switch between applications or access dashboards from different interfaces.

Other options do not directly address the specific role that trusted authentication plays in user sign-in issues. They refer to trust relationships that, while important in the broader scope of Tableau architecture and security, do not specifically resolve the sign-in process that Trusted Authentication is designed to improve.