If a File Store process fails, what is suspended?

When a File Store process fails, the copying of extract files to other nodes is suspended. This is because the File Store process is responsible for managing the storage and retrieval of extracts and other files necessary for Tableau Server operations. When there is a failure in this process, the ability to distribute these essential files across the server nodes is compromised, which prevents the system from maintaining consistency and availability of the data extracts required for visualizations and analyses.

For example, if extracts cannot be copied to other nodes, users might encounter issues accessing those extracts for their dashboards, leading to potential data access problems. Therefore, the functioning of the File Store process is critical to the overall health and performance of Tableau Server, particularly in multi-node deployments where load balancing and fault tolerance are essential.

The other options, such as updating user permissions, exporting views as images, and generating reports, are not directly linked to the File Store process. Therefore, they would not be suspended as a direct consequence of its failure. Each of those functionalities operates separately and may continue to function unless affected by other process failures or issues.