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PostgreSQL Version Used by Tableau Server


Published: 30 Aug 2016
Last Modified Date: 20 Jul 2023

Question

What version of PostgreSQL is used by Tableau Server.

Environment

  • Tableau Server
  • PostgreSQL

Answer

There are three methods:

1) Follow the steps below to find the version of Postgres SQL Server you are using:
  1. Log in to Tableau Server or create a remote connection.
  2. Launch Task Manager.
  3. Click the Details tab.
  4. Right click one of the postgres.exe processes and select Properties.
See this forum post for an screenshot example. 

2) Use the following statement in custom SQL to display  the PostgreSQL version.
SELECT version();

3) Check the PG_VERSION file in the “data” folder on Tableau Server.

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