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Explore the benefits and limitations of map services in ArcGIS Server for effective data broadcasting and utilization across platforms. Learn about key opportunities and how to refine your map service offerings for optimal performance and user experience.
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ArcGIS Server • Like ArcIMS, and older IMS technology, ArcGIS Server is a means for broadcasting geographic information to be consumed by various types of clients
Map Applications vs Map Services • http://maps.jocogov.org/floodplain/default.aspx • http://gis.marc2.org/TIPmap/
Map Services • Service that can be consumed from various map platforms like ArcMap, ArcExplorer, Google Maps, AutoCAD, Gaia, etc.
Advantages of map services • Combine data from various sources • Data pre-defined / pre-rendered • Data currency
Limitations of map services • Display / Rendering • Lack of selections, buffering, tables, etc… • Performance constrained by bandwidth • Server side • Data locking • Security / Authorization
Now What? • Refine and expand map service offerings • via use, pilot, feedback, etc • Push use in ArcMap, ArcExplorer • Use map services in other map platforms (via WMS) • Google Maps / Earth • Virtual Earth • Gaia
What else? • Geoprocessing services, geocoders, editing • SQL Server 2008 • New spatial data type should support fundamental spatial operations • Other WMS servers • mapdotnet • http://public.mapdotnet.com/MDNSDemos/CityOfMiamiDemo/Default.aspx