New ArcSDE – MS SQL Geodatabases

andArcGIS Image Server

June 2008

Data Services

ArcGIS Image Server

► Allows image files to be viewed in mosaic directly from the file folders.

► Utilizes service overviews (similar to pyramids) to allow for fast image navigation and processing.

► Available to all ArcGIS 9.2 Desktop clients at H-GAC.

► Option to expand availability to ArcGIS Explorer clients in the future.

Current Image Services► 1996 1m CIR Aerials► 2000 1.5m Aerials► 2002 1ft Aerials► 2004 1ft Aerials► 2005 2m CIR Aerials► 2006 1ft Aerials► 2006 6in Aerials► USGS Topographic 24k Maps –

Collarless► USGS Topographic 24k Maps – with

Collars► 2006 Gulf Coast LiDAR DEMs

►ArcGIS Image Server Demo

ArcSDE – MS SQL Geodatabases

► ~250 commonly used, final draft feature classes.

► Read access setup for all H-GAC GIS users.

► To submit data, fill out form on Support page. Connection instructions also on Support page.

► Also used as workspace for STAR*Map editing.

Global Geodatabase

► Workspace for CE specific, project data.

► Administrator login for department to add, delete, and setup permissions on data.

► To be added as a user, see department administrator (Bill Bass)

CE Geodatabase

► Workspace for Trans. specific, project data, and versioned editing.

► Administrator login for department to add, delete, and setup permissions on data.

► To be added as a user, see department administrator (Eric Boulet/Frank Pagliei)

Transportation Geodatabase

Global Geodatabase Layer file Access

► Organized by thematic category.

► Every SDE feature class is

represented, as well as image services.

► Many layers are given a default symbology, based on common usage, such as demographic data.

► Metadata search can be performed on entire directory.

► GIS users are automatically mapped to folders on N: drive.

►Layer and Database Demo in ArcCatalog

ArcGIS 9.3

►H-GAC has already been given the opportunity to begin limited testing on 9.3 products through the candidate release program.

►ESRI usually releases new versions around the time of International User Conference, in August.

►Data Services is planning on upgrading H-GAC users by the end of the year.

Questions or Comments?