ArcGIS Course Description - ESRI Introduction to the Multiuser Geodatabase

OVERVIEW

The multiuser geodatabase uses ArcSDE technology and a relational database management system (RDBMS) to store large amounts of GIS data that many users may concurrently access. This course, designed for the end user of a multiuser geodatabase, bridges the gap between the ArcSDE administrator and the GIS professional and shows how to leverage the powerful capabilities offered by the multiuser geodatabase. Students learn how to apply GIS skills in a multiuser environment and how the multiuser environment differs from the personal geodatabase for Microsoft® Access™ environment. The course also discusses geodatabase functionality in the context of an editing environment, fundamental editing workflow procedures, and clientside performance considerations. This course does not focus on a specific supported RDBMS and is suitable for users working with personal, workgroup, and enterprise geodatabases.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for experienced ArcGIS users who are familiar with the geodatabase data model and are migrating to a multiuser geodatabase environment. GIS managers will also find the course a useful introduction to the capabilities and uses of a multiuser geodatabase.

GOALS

Those completing this course will be able to:

Describe advantages of working with a multiuser geodatabase.
Understand the difference between personal, workgroup, and enterprise geodatabases.
Understand basic ArcSDE and RDBMS software architecture.
Create and manage personal and workgroup geodatabases.
Understand properties of connections.
Examine vector and raster data in a multiuser geodatabase.
Edit data stored in a multiuser geodatabase.
Understand fundamental concepts of versioning workflow procedures.
Perform one-way geodatabase replication for editing.
Optimize the performance of client applications.

TOPICS COVERED (Click here for a detailed table of contents)

Geodatabase basics: Overview of geodatabase types; Advantages of the ArcSDE geodatabase; The three ArcSDE geodatabases: personal, workgroup, and enterprise.
Implementing personal and workgroup geodatabases: Installing SQL Server 2005 Express and ArcSDE Workgroup Edition; Creating a workgroup geodatabase; Attaching a workgroup geodatabase; Permissions and administration for workgroup geodatabases.
Exploring and connecting to the geodatabase: Application server, direct, and OLE DB connections.
Exploring geodatabase components: Basic ways to move data between geodatabases; Vector and raster data properties; Granting privileges on data.
Non-versioned editing: Understanding and performing non-versioned editing; Concurrency issues.
Versioned editing: Working with versions; Version properties and permissions; Multiuser editing in one version and conflicts; Merging versions: reconcile, post, and conflicts.
Geodatabase replication: Overview of the three replica types: checkout/check-in, one-way, and two-way; Understanding and performing checkout/check-in replication.
Optimizing clientside performance: Tips for better performance while working with multiuser geodatabases in ArcCatalog and ArcMap.

PREREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Students should have completed the Introduction to ArcGIS II course, or have equivalent knowledge. No database administration experience is required.

SOFTWARE USED IN THE COURSE

This course is designed to work with the following software:

ArcGIS Desktop*	Version
ArcView	9.3
ArcEditor	9.3
ArcInfo	9.3
*Only one of the listed licenses will be used in the classroom.

ArcGIS Server*	Version
ArcGIS Server Basic Edition	9.3
ArcGIS Server Standard Edition	9.3
ArcGIS Server Advanced Edition	9.3
*Only one of the listed licenses will be used in the classroom.

Other	Version
Microsoft SQL Server	2005 or Express

Schedule and registration information:

	Open Enrollment Classes	Client-Site Group Classes
	Best for individuals or small groups	Minimum of five trainees
	Classes will be offered throughout Virginia	Your facility
	With Edgetech's equipment	Your equipment or Edgetech's
	Preset schedule starting in 2009	Your schedule, starting in 2009
	Individual rate or use training credits (volume pricing)	Group rate or use training credits
	Lets Edgetech know you are interested & Where you are located	Schedule your group class

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