Which service in Tableau Server is specifically designed to manage published data sources?

The service specifically designed to manage published data sources in Tableau Server is the Data Server. The Data Server plays a crucial role in providing a centralized way to manage data sources, allowing users to publish, connect to, and create data extracts that can be shared across different workbooks and dashboards. This service is optimized for handling connections to various data sources, including databases and cloud services, ensuring that data is secure, consistent, and available for analytics.

Data Source Properties refers to the settings and configurations associated with individual data sources but does not manage the data sources at a system level. Internal Data Source Properties also pertains to settings associated with a data source but is more focused on the backend configurations and not the management of data sources as a service. The File Store relates to the storage of Tableau content such as workbooks and extracts, but it does not specifically address the management functions tied to the data sources. Understanding the distinct roles of these components is essential for effective use of Tableau Server in a collaborative data environment.