ArcGIS Enterprise

What is ArcGIS Enterprise?

ArcGIS Enterprise is a comprehensive, on-premises or cloud-based GIS platform developed by Esri. It enables organizations to create, manage, analyze, and share geographic information within a secure infrastructure.

Enterprise is being turned up to 11, announce ArcGIS Enterprise 11.5, part of the ArcGIS 2022 Q2 releases, is now available to all eligible customers worldwide.

This release will be the first time increased the major version number of ArcGIS Server, now part of ArcGIS Enterprise, in over 10 years.

Highlight Features:

  • Enterprise on Windows and Linux includes significant under-the-hood changes in technology.
  • Upgrading Server to Enterprise, will require more planning than previous upgrades.
  • Prepare for these changes in Enterprise 11.0 by first upgrading to 10.9.1.

What can you do with ArcGIS Enterprise?

  • Data management– Real-time data streaming and IoT support (with extensions).
  • Mapping, and analysis– Data visualizations with advanced spatial analysis tools.
  • Sharing and collaboration– Publish and consume web services (maps, features, imagery).
  • Customization and automation– Innovative machine learning workflows using spatial tools and open-source libraries.

Components

ArcGIS Enterprise
  1. Portal for ArcGIS
    • Acts like a private version of ArcGIS Online within your organization.
    • Users can share maps, apps, and data securely.
  2. ArcGIS Server
    • Hosts and serves GIS web services (maps, feature services, geoprocessing tools, etc.)
    • Supports advanced GIS functions including spatial analysis, geocoding, routing, and more.
  3. ArcGIS Data Store
    • Provides managed data storage (relational, tile cache, spatiotemporal).
    • Ensures high performance and scalability for hosted layers.
  4. Web Adaptor
    • Connects your ArcGIS Enterprise to your organization’s web server and allows authentication and load balancing.

Licensing Levels

LevelDescription
BasicView and query maps and services. No editing.
StandardFull-featured editing and geodatabase management.
AdvancedIncludes advanced analysis and high-end data management.
WorkgroupFor small deployments (max 10 concurrent users).

Available Extensions

  • Spatial Analyst – advanced raster analysis
  • 3D Analyst – 3D GIS and visualization
  • Image Server – large-scale imagery processing
  • GeoEvent Server – real-time data feeds
  • Notebook Server – Python-based data science and automation
  • Mission Server – tactical operations and situational awareness

What’s New in Enterprise 11.0

Enterprise 11.0 introduces full of new enhancements and functionality, new features for data management and administration.

New Features:

Changes in Enterprise 11.0

System requirements

Windows Server 2012 is no longer supported by Arc-GIS Enterprise.

The system requirements page for each component, site, and app you deploy, as well as the requirements pages for tools such as Arc-GIS Enterprise Builder or Enterprise SDK. Use the following links to access each page:

Windows operating system requirements

Supported operating systemLatest update or service pack tested
Windows Server 2022 Standard and Data centerMay 2022 update
Windows Server 2019 Standard and Data centerMay 2022 update
Windows Server 2016 Standard and Data centerMay 2022 update

Web browsers requirements

The following browsers are supported for most components:

  • Google Chrome version 99 and later
  • Microsoft Edge version 99 and later
  • Mozilla Firefox version 100 and later
  • Mozilla Firefox version 91 (ESR)
  • Safari version 14 and later

Considerations for upgrades to 11.0

Before upgrading to 11.0 or later, review each retirement notice carefully. You may also consider the benefits of a transitional upgrade to 10.9.1 before directly upgrading to 11.0.

ArcGIS Enterprise portal

The latest release of ArcGIS Enterprise, Map Viewer includes enhancements in its interface and new functionalities. Map Viewer Classic is still available for use in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0, but is no longer the default for creating web maps in your organization.

Map Viewer highlights include:

  • New layer effects
  • Create charts
  • Sketch enhancements
  • Pop-up improvements

Common Use Cases

  • City planning and utility management
  • Emergency response and disaster planning
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Logistics and asset tracking
  • Infrastructure mapping

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