Error 'Internet communication error: Couldn't resolve proxy name' when connect Tableau Desktop to Tableau Server
Published: 28 Jul 2021 Last Modified Date: 08 Jul 2022
Issue
Error 'Internet communication error: Couldn't resolve proxy name' when connect Tableau Desktop to Tableau Server
Environment
Tableau Desktop
Tableau Server
http_proxy
https_proxy
Resolution
Work with IT team to verify http_proxy and https_proxy environmental variables. If the settings of http_proxy and https_proxy block the connection between Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server, delete or modify http_proxy and https_proxy environmental variables.
Cause
The settings of http_proxy and https_proxy block the connection between Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server.
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