ArcGIS

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.

Contacts

For an overview ArcGIS and other GIS software used at Tufts look at GIS wiki

Software and media

All media is currently located here:

\\titan\software$\FSP\ArcGIS

Licensing

Tufts currently holds a university-wide site license. ArcGIS ArcInfo and ArcView can be installed on any Tufts-owned computer or a faculty personal computer.

There is also a student version of ArcGIS 10.1 available.

Additional information about the student version and other GIS products can be found on the GIS Wiki

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

Issue :

ArcGIS applications crash on start

Resolution :

Some video cards may need updated drivers to handle large and 3D graphics. Video driver update fixes the issue.

Issues have been reported with Win 7 on Optiplex 745, and Optiplex 980 (located at: \\titan\ldeskpackages$\Medical\Testing\OIT TEAM)