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
ArcGIS Server provides a complete server-based GIS system that supports the use of centrally managed spatial data for mapping and analysis. This course introduces ArcGIS Server and teaches how to install, configure, and use the product as administrators and consumers of GIS services. Students learn how to publish maps, globes, and geoprocessing models that are optimized for performance. Students also create out-of-the-box Web applications using Manager and learn how to use GIS services in both Web applications and ArcGIS Explorer.
Topics Covered
ArcGIS Server overview: Basics of ArcGIS Server architecture; Authoring content for GIS services; Publishing GIS services; Administering ArcGIS Server using ArcCatalog and ArcGIS Server Manager.
Map services: Map service capabilities; Optimizing map service performance; Building a map service cache; Creating a Web mapping application for consuming map services.
Globe and 3D services: Authoring content for a globe service using ArcGlobe; Publishing a KML service; Building a globe service cache; Consuming globe services using ArcGIS Explorer.
Geoprocessing services: Authoring content for a geoprocessing service using ModelBuilder; Considerations when authoring a model for a geoprocessing service; Ensuring data access for ArcGIS Server; Consuming a geoprocessing task using a Web mapping application, ArcGIS Explorer, and ArcMap.
Editing in a Web mapping application: Authoring content for an editable map service; Publishing a map service for editing; Configuring the Editing task for a Web mapping application; Basics of using the Editing task.
Customization overview: Making simple customizations to an existing Web mapping application; Customizing the help pages for a Web mapping application; Making your server an ArcGIS Explorer home server; Creating a custom skin for clients of your home server; Developer tools for creating custom ArcGIS Server Web and mobile applications.
Administration and optimization: Installing ArcGIS Server; Securing access to the server; Considerations for data access; Options for scaling your ArcGIS Server system; Using log files to troubleshoot ArcGIS Server problems.
