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    Same Datetime Field Retrieved as Different Data Types on Different Computers

    Published: 21 Nov 2017
    Last Modified Date: 22 Nov 2017

    Issue

    Tableau Desktop retrieves a datetime field as a string on one computer while retrieving it as date and time on another computer.

    Environment

    • Tableau Desktop
    • Windows
    • MS SQL Server

    Resolution

    Compare your SQL Server driver and native client with those on the Drivers Download page and ensure that only the correct drivers are installed. 

    Cause

    Different versions of SQL Server drivers and native clients are installed on the computers.
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