Introduction
ArcGIS is a complete system for designing and managing solutions through the application of geographic knowledge. Here are some of the capabilities of the software:
Advanced Analysis and Geoprocessing
Increase understanding and improve decision-making using powerful modeling and analysis tools.
Powerful Editing Tools
Simplify data design, input, and cleanup with advanced editing capabilities.
Full Cartographic Production Process
Automate many aspects of cartography, making intelligent map production a less time-consuming task.
Unlimited Sharing of Data and Maps
Easily create and share information with individuals, groups, or organizations.
Packaging
Package for ArcGIS exist in Landesk. (under OIT public) We currently install only ArcGIS Desktop 10.1.
The landesk package uses an archive file and bat script to guide the installation. The bat file contains uninstall options for previous version being installed, and can be modified to include more options.
For uninstall strings, check this article: http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/28709
Enterprise deployment guide is located here: http://downloads.esri.com/support/whitepapers/other_/J9736_ArcGIS_Enterprise_Deployment.pdf
Additional information
ArcGIS Desktop Advanced (formerly ArcInfo) 10.1\\titan\software$\FSP\ArcGISDesktop10_1
A. For computer labs please use the floating license from the license server: licenses01.atech.tufts.edu (this is taken care by the package in Landesk)
B. For individual users, please use the attached license for ArcGIS ArcEditor Single Use. (look in the FSP share for the license file)
Support software:
Google Earth http://www.google.com/earth/download/ge/
DNR Garmin DNRGPS 6.0.0.11 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/DNRGPS/DNRGPS.html
Garmin USB Drivers http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=591
GeoDa (OpenGeoDa) http://geodacenter.asu.edu/software/downloads
Troubleshooting
Some video cards may need updated drivers to handle large and 3D graphics . So far issues have been reported with Win 7 on Optiplex 745, which were fixed with drivers update.