During the installation of Tableau Server on Linux, what step must be taken to ensure a smooth installation process using either CLI or the…

Before installing Tableau Server on a Linux distribution, it is a mandatory prerequisite to create a non-root user account. The installation process must be run by this dedicated user. This ensures that the Tableau Server processes run with appropriate permissions, adhering to security best practices and preventing potential conflicts with system-level services. The official documentation explicitly outlines this as a required step before running the installation script, making it essential for a smooth and secure setup, whether using the CLI or the web-based setup wizard.

A. This is a hardware prerequisite, not an installation step. While important, the question asks for a procedural step during the installation process.

B. Tableau does not provide a single script to configure all dependencies; the administrator is responsible for ensuring prerequisites like package dependencies are met.

D. Disabling SELinux is not always required. It's often preferable to configure it to work with Tableau Server, which is a more secure approach.

1. Tableau Server Help. "Before you install...". Section: "Create a user account and group". States, "Create a group for the Tableau Server run as user... Create a user account that is a member of this group."

2. Tableau Server Help. "Install and Initialize TSM". Step 1: "Log on as a user with sudo access to the computer where you want to install Tableau Server." This implies a specific user context is required.