When the Backgrounder process goes down, what occurs?

When the Backgrounder process goes down, jobs that are currently running or queued for execution are affected. The Backgrounder is responsible for executing tasks like data refreshes and subscriptions in Tableau Server. If this process fails, it does not lead to the permanent loss of jobs. Instead, the system is designed to recover and retry the jobs once the Backgrounder process is back online. This means that jobs will be executed when the service is restored, allowing for continuity in processing data refreshes and delivering subscriptions.

The design of Tableau Server ensures that even if there is a temporary interruption in the Backgrounder process, there are mechanisms in place for handling these scenarios, ensuring that jobs are not lost permanently but rather held in a state where they can be retried automatically following recovery. This functionality is crucial for maintaining reliability and uptime in data management and reporting processes.