What role should a user obtain to view the Desktop License Usage and Desktop License Expiration dashboards with the lowest permissions capabilities?

To view the Desktop License Usage and Desktop License Expiration dashboards with the lowest permissions capabilities, the appropriate role is the Server Administrator. This role is designed to have comprehensive access to server settings and usage metrics, which includes the ability to view license information and dashboards related to license usage and expiration.

The Server Administrator role is fundamentally aligned with managing the Tableau Server environment, which encompasses understanding and overseeing license allocations and expirations. By having this role, users can access detailed insights into how licenses are utilized, making it suitable for monitoring and administrative tasks.

In contrast, the others do not provide the necessary permissions. For instance, the Viewer role is limited to consuming published content and is unable to access administrative dashboards. The Contributor has the ability to create and edit content but does not necessarily have the permissions required to view detailed administrative metrics like license usage. The Server Developer role has permissions to publish and manage content but, similar to the Contributor, lacks the specific administrative capabilities tied to license management that the Server Administrator role offers.