Data Management in the Multiuser Geodatabase

This course prepares GIS and database administrators to implement an ArcSDE geodatabase by teaching how to load and manage ArcSDE data. The course presents concepts applicable to both workgroup and enterprise ArcSDE geodatabases but focuses primarily on the enterprise ArcSDE geodatabase. You will learn best practices for interacting with a multiuser geodatabase and explore multiuser geodatabase design strategies and editing options, including versioning.

This course is designed for GIS and database administrators who want to implement a workgroup or enterprise ArcSDE geodatabase. This course pairs well with ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for Oracle or ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server.

Those completing this course will be able to

• Describe the multiuser geodatabase architecture.
• Create connections to an enterprise ArcSDE geodatabase.
• Understand and manage user permissions.
• Design, load, and manage vector and raster data.
• Apply client optimization techniques.
• Understand editing options in a multiuser geodatabase.
• Understand the basic architecture and workflow of multiuser editing.

• Defining geodatabase architecture: Multitier architecture; Geodatabase options; Elements of a workgroup and enterprise installation.
• Geodatabase administration: User roles and privileges; Management tools.
• Connecting to the geodatabase: Direct and application server connections; OLE DB connections.
• Data loading and management: Configuring dbtune parameters for spatial data storage; Tools for data creation; Vector storage; Raster storage and organization; Managing spatial and attribute indexes; Associating spatial and nonspatial data; Geodatabase design considerations.
• Multiuser editing: Overview of available options; Versioning concepts including reconcile, post, and conflict detection.
• Maintaining performance: Compressing the geodatabase; Recommendations for maintaining performance; Tips and tricks for data managers.

Completion of ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality or Learning ArcGIS Desktop or equivalent knowledge is required. You should also be familiar with basic RDBMS concepts.

This course is designed to work with the following software:

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