Mirroring the hardware and software configurations of the production environment as closely as possible When setting up a test environment for load testing, it is crucial to mirror the production environment’s hardware and software configurations as closely as possible. This similarity ensures that the test results are representative of how the Tableau Server would perform in the actual production setting, providing reliable and actionable insights. Option A is incorrect because having significantly higher specifications in the test environment can provide misleading results that do not reflect the actual production performance. Option C is incorrect as using a simplified dataset might not adequately represent the complexity of real-world usage in the production environment. Option D is incorrect because excluding security protocols can affect performance measurements and does not accurately reflect the production environment’s constraints.

Implementing a multi-node configuration with dedicated nodes for VizQL, Backgrounder, and Data Server processes A multi-node configuration allows for efficient distribution of different processes across nodes, enhancing performance and scalability for a large number of users and complex data sets. Option A is incorrect because a single node may not handle the load of a large number of concurrent users effectively. Option B is incorrect as it oversimplifies the needs of a large deployment, potentially leading to performance bottlenecks. Option D is incorrect because node count should be based on specific demands, not an arbitrary number.

The synchronization of system clocks between Tableau Server and the third-party application A common issue in trusted authentication is the lack of synchronization in system clocks between Tableau Server and the third-party application. Because trusted authentication often involves time-sensitive tokens, discrepancies in system times can lead to failed authentication at-tempts. Ensuring synchronized clocks is crucial for the smooth functioning of trusted authentication. Option A is incorrect because while data encryption is important, it is not typically the cause of trusted authentication-specific issues. Option B is incorrect as SSL certificate validity, though crucial for secure connections, is not usually the direct cause of issues in trusted authentication. Option D is incorrect because network latency, while affecting overall performance, does not typically impact the functionality of trusted authentication.