We
offers a series of training courses in ESRI GIS
software. Whether you are new to GIS or have been
using the technology for years, these courses are
a fast and cost-effective way of becoming a successful
ESRI software user.
Overview
ArcIMS software is an integrated approach for delivering dynamic maps and GIS data and functionality over the Internet. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ArcIMS and is powerful capabilities. Participants explore the structure of ArcIMS and learn how to create ArcIMS Web sites. The course also covers the options for client viewers and teaches how to configure ArcIMS Web sites and servers. This course is designed for new ArcIMS users who want to create and serve maps on the Internet.
Topics Covered
ArcIMS overview: What is ArcIMS?; Introducing multitier architecture; Creating an ArcIMS viewer; Using ArcIMS applications.
Authoring a service: Adding layers with Catalog; Supported data formats; Setting layer properties; Map configuration files; Working with ArcMap map documents.
Creating ArcIMS services and viewers: Creating ArcIMS services; Using ArcIMS Designer; ArcIMS viewer output.
Using ArcIMS Viewers: HTML Viewer; Java Viewers; ArcExplorer—Java Edition; Client tools.
Basics of ArcIMS customization: ArcXML syntax; Map configuration files; Refreshing ArcIMS services; Requests and responses; ArcXML Programmer’s Reference Guide; HTML Viewer structure; Frame layout; Customizing the interface; Changing viewers.
ArcIMS server administration: ArcIMS Spatial Servers; Virtual Servers; Instances; Site configuration.
ArcIMS architecture and installation: ArcIMS components; Web servers; Servlet engines; ArcIMS installation process.
Prerequisites and
recommendations An understanding of GIS software concepts, Internet programming, and Web protocols is recommended.
