Three Cases for Using the ArcGIS Server Out-of-the-Box Technology

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1 Three Cases for Using the ArcGIS Server Out-of-the-Box Technology Sarah Schrader Goodhue County GIS Specialist GIS/LIS Fall Conference - Thursday, October 14 th, 2010 Duluth, MN

2 BACKGROUND Small Government Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA) Server Enterprise Advanced and 10.0 Needed quick distribution of specific GIS data and tools. Minimal GIS staff time available. All applications created using the ESRI ArcGIS Server out-of-thebox technology.

3 OVERVIEW Three of Goodhue County s GIS web applications: DFIRM app - Static Data Historic Places app - Data Periodically Updated Dispatch app - Data Constantly Updated Each site created differently depending on its use. Each works well for what is needed.

4 DFIRM Web Application

5 DFIRM WEB APPLICATION Purpose: Inform land owners of changes in FEMA DFIRM maps. Provide information prior to an upcoming public meeting. Decrease the number of phone calls to county staff. Needed only for a short time.

6 SITE SETUP ArcGIS Server Public application. Scale dependent labels and viewing for all data layers. Cached Map Service - All-in-one Fused Cache. (10 levels) JPEG, 75% compression, 512X512, 96 dpi Most data stored in SDE databases with SQL Server. (Static) Legend viewable in application. Tasks: Search by Property ID Number (PIN), Print Map

7 ALL-IN-ONE CACHE Imagery Base Map Operational Layers 10 Cache Levels: 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k, 64k, 128k, 256k, 625k

8 PROS & CONS Pros: Fast Setup No programming needed The cached service runs very quickly Worked well for application with static data. Cons: Would like a more user-friendly zoom-to-feature. All-in-one Fused cache takes a long to create or update.

9 Historic Places Web Application

10 HISTORIC PLACES WEB APPLICATION Purpose: Protect Historic Features in Goodhue County. Support Land Use Management decisions. Provide information to both county staff and the public.

11 SITE SETUP ArcGIS Server Public application. Cached Map Service - All-in-one Fused Cache. (10 levels) JPEG, 90% compression, 512X512, 150 dpi Grouped layers in.mxd for each cache level.

12 SITE SETUP Most data part of SDE databases in SQL Server. (Periodic Updates) Legend not viewable in application. Used both polygons and centroid points to symbolize features. Tasks: Print Map, Go to Municipality, Go to Twp/Range, Find National Registry feature, Find Local historic feature, Find Cemetery

13 SITE SETUP Hyperlink for each feature to PDF informational document.

14 SITE SETUP Hyperlink for each feature to PDF informational document.

15 SITE SETUP Customize which map elements will be visible in application. Some customization available regarding site title, background theme, and web links.

16 LIVE DEMO

17 PROS/CONS Pros: Fast Setup. No programming needed. Fused cache service runs very quickly. Easy hyperlink option for additional information. Cons: Would like a more user-friendly zoom-to-feature tool. Would like to customize the tool interface. All-in-one Fused cache takes a long to create/update.

18 911 Dispatch Web Application

19 DISPATCH WEB APPLICATION Purpose: Provide GIS tools to county 911 Dispatchers during the 2010 September flood events. Allow dispatchers to easily and quickly add/edit features. Common operating picture for all staff.

20 EXISTING TOOLS TO MAP FLOODING

21 SITE SETUP ArcGIS Server Public application. Dynamic Map Service. All data part of SDE databases in SQL Server. Editable layers in separate SDE database. Tasks: Print Map, Editor

22 LIVE DEMO

23 PROS/CONS Pros: Fast Setup. No programming needed. EASY editing capabilities for non-gis users. Cons: Would like user-friendly zoom-to-feature option. Would like ability to draw lines or polygons free hand. Current site does not have secure access.

24 SUMMARY Three different web applications created using OOTB. Different caching options work well depending on the individual project and the purpose of the application. Has worked well for our needs. Fast to setup and make tools/data available. Can go back later to customize or improve.

25 WHAT S NEXT? Recently upgraded to ESRI ArcGIS Server Apply higher security to Dispatch applications. Recreate the Historic Places web application to use separate cached services. Crime mapping web application public and internal. Customize existing web applications with Microsoft Silverlight.

26 Thank You!