Connecting to a GIS server provides access to features and capabilities that are provided as online services. you can connect toArcGIS server,ArcGIS on-lineturnkey services and servers Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC).
When you connect to aArcGIS serversite, options allow you to use services, publish services or manage the server. If the server is aArcGIS Enterprisefederated server,ArcGIS Proit only supports connections that allow the use of services. If the server is independentArcGIS serversite, you can publish services and use them: the connection with the highest number of privileges allowed for your credentials is created. Once you have a publisher connection, you can upgrade your connection to admin level if your credentials allow it.
To use:
you may needto updateyour connection to the server if the server's content changes outside of your currentArcGIS Prosession. you may needto repairthe connection if it becomes invalid.
server credentials
Unless a server allows anonymous access, you must provide a login (username and password) when creating a connection. If the server is federated with aArcGIS Enterpriseportal, use your portal account login. If the server is standalone, use a login provided by the server administrator.
A login can be saved inwindowsCredential Manager (default) or to your server's connection file (or both).windowsCredential Manager is recommended for two reasons. First, it's a more secure place for credentials than a file stored on the file system. Second, anyArcGIS Proprocess that requires login can accesswindowsCredential Manager; generally, you will not be prompted for credentials again when using the server connection on that computer.
Pythonscripts, however, cannot accesswindowsCredential Manager. If you run scripts that require server credentials, the safest practice is to encrypt the login in the script. The alternative is to save the login in a connection file.
To use:
Some resources stored on the server, such as map files (.mapx), it may prompt for credentials when adding them to a project. If your login is saved inwindowsCredential Manager, this only happens once; after that, the resource recognizes the credentials. If your login is saved in a connection file, you will be asked for your credentials every time you add the resource.
Access a server in a folder
You can browse a GIS server and access its content from a folder connection. This can be useful if you create files using data on the server and store them in the same folder as the server connection file.
- Connect to a foldercontaining the server you want to use.
- NoCatalogpanel, theSatisfiedpanel of a catalog view or a catalog view window, locate the folder that contains the server.
- Browse the server to use its content.
Add an existing GIS server to a project
If you have an existing server connection created in a different locationArcGIS Proproject or inarc mapYou can add it toServerscontainer
in your project
Server connection files created inArcGIS Prothey are stored by default in the home folder of the project in which they are created. files created inarc mapare stored by default in yourC:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Esri\Desktop<version number>\ArcCatalogfile.
Server connection files have the following extensions:
- ArcGIS server(.ags)
- OGC API Server (.ogc)
- Servidor WCS (.wcs)
- Servidor WFS (.wfs)
- Servidor WMS (.wms)
- WMTS server (.wmts)
- open theSelect existing server connection fileNavigate the dialog in one of the following ways:
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click noInsertEyelash. At theProjectclick groupconnections
, point toserverand clickadd server .NoSatisfieddashboard of a catalog view
give a clickProject
. On the ribbon, click the buttonCatalogEyelash. At theTo createclick groupTo add and clickadd server .NoCatalogcristal
Right-click on an empty area of the panel, selectTo add
and clickadd server . - Browse and select one or more server connection files on your local computer or a computer on the network.
- give a clickACCORDINGLY.
The server appears inServerscontainer
noCatalogpanel and theSatisfiedpane of a catalog view. - Browse the server to use its content.
You can also add a server to a project using context menu options or drag and drop methods:
NoCatalogpanel, catalog view orSatisfieddashboard of a catalog view
- Find a server connection in a folder, right-click it and clickadd to project .
- Look for a server connection in a folder and drag it to theServerscontainer. if there is notServerscontainer, place it anywhereadd to projectThe ScreenTip appears on the mouse pointer.
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Look for a server connection, select it and drag it to theCatalogpanel or theSatisfiedpane of a catalog view.
- Find a server connection in a folder, right-click it and clickadd to project
, point to
.
. On the ribbon, click the button
and clickCreate oneArcGIS serverConnection
When you connect to aArcGIS server, you can browse the items you have permission to access. If you provide a username and password, you may be allowed to view additional items available to specific users.
Connect to aArcGIS serverplace
If you connect to aArcGIS Enterprisefederated server, you mustbegin sessionin the directionCompanyportal. The server connection uses your portal credentials to access content on the server.
Connect to a standalone deviceArcGIS serversite, the server connection determines your access level from your username and password. If you have sufficient privileges, you can publish services.
- open theAdd ArcGIS Server connectionExamine the dialog in one of the following ways:
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click noInsertEyelash. At theProjectclick groupconnections
, point toserverand clickNew ArcGIS server .NoSatisfieddashboard of a catalog view
give a clickProject
. On the ribbon, click the buttonCatalogEyelash. At theTo createclick groupNovo , point tonew serverand clickNew ArcGIS server .NoCatalogcristal
About itProjecttab, right-click an empty area of the panel, point toNovo
, point tonew serverand clickNew ArcGIS server . - Noserver urlbox, type the URL of theArcGIS serverplace.
You mustspecify server urlaccording to site requirements.
(Video) Create an Administrator Connection to an ArcGIS Server in ArcGIS Pro - Enter your username and password if necessary. Lowsave login, choose how to store your credentials.
- Windows Credential Manager—Your login is stored in your computer's operating system. This is the default value.
- connection file—Your login is stored in the server's connection file.
- give a clickACCORDINGLY.
- If you save your login to a connection file, a warning message will be displayed. give a clickSimContinue.
To use:
If you try to connect to a federated server without logging in to theCompanyportal, theAccess ArcGISdialog box appears. Enter your portal credentials and clickBegin session.
.
, point toEArcGIS serverconnection file (.ags) is created and saved in the project home folder. The new server connection appears in theServerscontainernoCatalogpanel and theSatisfiedpane of a catalog view.
To determine your level of access to server content, refer to theserver connection properties. The highest level of access granted when a connection is created is the publisher level. If your credentials support it, you can upgrade to administrator access level after creating the connection.
To use:
Publisher and admin connections are supported for standalone appsArcGIS serverversion sites10.6or later. With earlier versions, you can only create connections that allow services to be used. For example, if you add an older server connection that was created inarc mapto a project, a new server connection file (.ags) with user-level privileges is created in the project's home folder. If you use an older connection by looking for it in a folder, the connection in your project will automatically be downgraded to a user-level connection; however, this change is not saved in the connection file.
connect toArcGIS on-lineready-to-use services
You can connect to specific servers associated withArcGIS on-lineto access out-of-the-box services. Out-of-the-box services allow you to analyze your data and use high-quality data curated byEsri.
You can connect to out-of-the-box services, whetherArcGIS on-lineis your active portal. YesArcGIS on-lineis your active portal and you are not logged in, you will be asked tobegin sessionwhen you connect
- open theAdd ArcGIS Server connectionExamine the dialog in one of the following ways:
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click noInsertEyelash. At theProjectclick groupconnections
, point toserverand clickNew ArcGIS server .NoSatisfieddashboard of a catalog view
give a clickProject
. On the ribbon, click the buttonCatalogEyelash. At theTo createclick groupNovo , point tonew serverand clickNew ArcGIS server .NoCatalogcristal
About itProjecttab, right-click an empty area of the panel, point toNovo
, point tonew serverand clickNew ArcGIS server . - Noserver urltext box, enter the URL of one of the followingArcGIS on-lineservers:
- https://elevation.arcgis.com/arcgis: Calculates viewsheds, elevation profiles, and elevation summaries.
- https://hydro.arcgis.com/arcgis—Create watersheds and locate downstream control points.
- https://traffic.arcgis.com/arcgis—View traffic incidents as well as live and typical traffic conditions.
- https://logistics.arcgis.com/arcgis—Perform routing, fleet routing, and other analysis on highways and sidewalks.
- https://geocode.arcgis.com/arcgis—Turn location descriptions, such as pairs of coordinates, addresses, or place names, into locations on the Earth's surface. Normally, it is not necessary to add this service because theArcGIS World Geocoding Service is added to your project automatically when you log in toArcGIS on-line.
(Video) Publishing and Registering data in Esri ArcGIS Server (unfederated) using ArcGIS Pro - give a clickACCORDINGLY.
Careful:
Some out-of-the-box services useservice creditsfrom youArcGIS on-lineaccount.
is added to your project automatically when you log in toEArcGIS serverconnection file (.ags) is created and saved in the project home folder. The new server connection appears in theServerscontainernoCatalogpanel and theSatisfiedpane of a catalog view.
Create an OGC service connection
You can connect to the following types of OGC services and add individual service layers or the entire service to a map.
- API de OGC
- WCS
- WFS
- WMS
- WMTS
- Open a server connection browse dialog in one of the following ways:
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click noInsertEyelash. At theProjectclick groupconnections
, point toserverand click on the appropriate server type.NoSatisfieddashboard of a catalog view
give a clickProject
. On the ribbon, click the buttonCatalogEyelash. At theTo createclick groupNovo , point tonew serverand click on the appropriate server type.NoCatalogcristal
it is aServerscontainer
is present, right-click on it and click on the appropriate server type. Otherwise, right-click on an empty area of the panel, selectNovo , point tonew serverand click on the appropriate server type. - In the server connection dialog, enter the server URL.
- To communicate with the service using a specific version of the service specification, click the buttonVersiondrop-down arrow and choose the appropriate version number. Otherwise, the default version of the service is used.
- Optionally, if you are creating an OGC API, WFS, WMS, or WMTS connection, click theCustom request parametersheader and specify any custom request parameters to use.
- Enter your username and password if necessary. Lowsave login, choose how to store your credentials.
- Windows Credential Manager—Your login is stored in your computer's operating system. This is the default value.
- connection file—Your login is stored in the server's connection file.
- give a clickACCORDINGLY.
- If you save your login to a connection file, a warning message will be displayed. give a clickSimContinue.
To use:
If the OGC service is associated with a service on aCompanyportal, you may be prompted to sign in to the portal.
A server connection file is created and stored in the project home folder. The server connection appears belowServers noCatalogpanel and notSatisfiedpane of a catalog view. The connection file has one of the following extensions, depending on the server type:.ogc,.wcs,.wfs,.wms, o.wmts.
View and modify server connection properties
You can view and modify connection properties for a server in your project. You can change the features available with the connection if your credentials allow it. For example, if your credentials provide access to admin features on the site, you can upgrade a publisher connection to admin level. Likewise, you can demote a publisher's connection to the user level.
- NoCatalogpanel, theSatisfiedpane of a catalog view or catalog view window, right-click a server connection, and then clickproperties.
the one from the serverpropertiesdialog box appears. ForArcGIS serverjust connections, theconnection typeThe drop-down list shows your connection level.
- If heconnection typeavailable, you can change your access level if you have the proper credentials.
- user connection—You can use services on the server. Map services and features are listed, along with other items that can be accessed with your credentials. This is the only option if you are connected to a federated server.
- editor connection: You can publish services, except geoprocessing services, on a separate serverArcGIS server. Items accessible with your credentials are listed; however, resource services are not included in the list.
- admin connection—You can publish all services on a separate serverArcGIS server. Items available with your credentials are listed; however, resource services are not included in the list.
- Noserver urlbox, change the server URL as appropriate.
- Only for OGC servers, notVersiondrop-down list, change the service specification version as appropriate.
- For OGC API, WFS, WMS, or WMTS servers only, click the buttonCustom request parametersheader and change the custom parameter values as appropriate.
- LowAuthentication, change your username and password as appropriate. optionally lowsave login, change where your credentials are stored.
- Windows Credential Manager—Your login is stored in your computer's operating system. This is the default value.
- connection file—Your login is stored in the server's connection file.
If you are connected to a federated server, use your portal account login.
- give a clickACCORDINGLY.
- If you save your login to a connection file, a warning message will be displayed. give a clickSimContinue.
OpenArcGIS Server Administrator
You can openserver adminfrom aArcGIS serverconnection if your credentials allow access.
- NoCatalogdashboard or a catalog view, go to aArcGIS serverconnection onServerscontaineror a folder connection.
- Right-click the server connection and clickAbra o ArcGIS Server Manager .
server adminopens in a browser tab or window. If your credentials do not allow access, you will receive a message stating that access is prohibited.
.Add a server to your favorite projects
If you connect to the same server in multiple projects, you canmake it a favorite. When you bookmark a server connection, a copy of the connection file is saved tofavoritesfolder in your roaming profile. You don't need to provide the connection properties again when adding the favorite to a project.
You can create server connections that automatically become favorites. Connection files are stored in the Favorites folder in your roaming profile and are potentially available on every computer you use.
Advice:
You can make a server connection a favorite by dragging it from its catalog folder location, the catalogServerscontainer, ofile browserin the directionfavoritesguide ofCatalogpanel or thefavoritescontainer
noSatisfiedpane of a catalog view.
delete a connection
You can delete an item connection inCatalogdashboard or catalog view if you no longer need to work with the item or its contents are no longer available. When you disconnect an element, the element and its contents are no longer directly accessible from your project. However, they are not removed from your computer, network, or cloud location.
You cannot remove item connections for items required by the project, such as the default toolbox and default geodatabase.
- NoCatalogpanel, find the element connection.
Alternatively, with the catalog view active, locate the item's connection in theSatisfiedDashboard or catalog view.
- Click on the element's connection to select it.
- Right-click the item and clickremove from project .
When catalog view is active, you can also use the ribbon to remove an item link. On the ribbon, click the buttonCatalogEyelash. At theOrganizeclick groupEliminate
.
.related topics
- connect to elements
- Copy and move items
- Remove or Remove Project Items
- Supported elements and data types
- Catalog pane, catalog views, and navigation dialogs
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FAQs
How do I connect to a GIS server? ›
- In the Catalog tree, expand the GIS Servers node.
- Double-click Add ArcGIS Server.
- Choose Use GIS services and click Next.
- Enter your User Name and Password. ...
- Click Finish. ...
- Optionally, rename your connection.
Access the portal
The URL is in the form https://webadaptorhost.domain.com/webadaptorname/home/. For example, a portal with Web Adaptor installed on a server named mywebserver.mynetwork.com using a Web Adaptor named arcgis has the URL https://mywebserver.mynetwork.com/arcgis/home/ Open the URL in a supported browser.
The URL for ArcGIS Server Manager is https://gisserver.domain.com:6443/arcgis/manager/. Alternatively, you can open Manager from the operating system shortcut that is installed with ArcGIS Server.
How do I connect to an ArcGIS image server? ›Log in to ArcGIS Server Manager on the machine and create a new site. Install and configure ArcGIS Web Adaptor with the ArcGIS Image Server site. Connect to ArcGIS Image Server from ArcGIS Desktop. Grant your ArcGIS Image Server site the necessary permissions to your data directories.
How do I connect an ArcGIS Pro database? ›- Open the Catalog pane in ArcGIS Pro.
- Right-click Databases and click New Database Connection.
- Choose SQL Server from the Database Platform drop-down list.
- Type the SQL Server instance name in the Instance text box. ...
- Choose the type of authentication to use when connecting to the database.
Right-click the Network folder and click Map network drive. Select the available letter for the new drive. Click Browse and navigate to the desired folder in the network drive. Click Finish.
How do I access ArcGIS Server Manager? ›The URL for ArcGIS Server Manager is https://gisserver.domain.com:6443/arcgis/manager/. Alternatively, you can open Manager from the operating system shortcut that is installed with ArcGIS Server.
How do I connect to a server system? ›- Log on to the computer that you want to connect to the server. ...
- Open an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer.
- The Connect your computer to the server page appears. ...
- In the file download security warning message, click Run.
- Open File Explorer and select This PC.
- Select Map network drive in the toolbar.
- Select the Drive drop-down menu and choose a letter to assign to the server.
- Fill in the Folder field with the IP address or hostname of the server you want to access.
- Start ArcCatalog.
- Add the OLE DB Connection command as a button to a toolbar in ArcCatalog. ...
- Click Close on the Customize dialog box.
- Click the Add OLE DB Connection button. ...
- Click the Provider tab.
- Click Microsoft Jet 4.0 OLE DB Provider.
- Click Next.
Where do I find server URL? ›
- Press the Windows icon and R button simultaneously to open the Run box.
- Type in cmd in the Run box. Next, type ipconfig in the Windows Command Prompt, and click OK.
The Administrator Directory is typically available at https://gisserver.domain.com:6443/arcgis/admin.
What is ArcGIS Server site? ›ArcGIS Server is a back-end server software component of ArcGIS Enterprise that makes your geographic information available to others in your organization and, optionally, anyone with an internet connection.
How to use ArcGIS Server? ›- Install ArcGIS Server.
- Log in to Manager and create a site.
- Install and configure the Web Adaptor.
- Connect to the GIS server in ArcGIS Desktop.
- Grant permissions to data directories.
- Publish services.
- Use the services.
ArcGIS for Server is software that makes your geographic information available to others in your organization and optionally anyone with an Internet connection. This is accomplished through web services, which allow a powerful server computer to receive and process requests for information sent by other devices.
How do I open an image on a server? ›...
1.1:123 then after follow the below step.
- Run URL in browser.
- Right click image and open in new tab then copy the URL. ex. //192.1.1.1:123/Content/images/img1.png.
- Paste the URL in the code you need.
ArcGIS Server only communicates through port 6443 by default. Ensure your firewall allows HTTP communication through this port. Unless you have disabled direct administrative access (routing traffic through your ArcGIS Web Adaptor instead), your users can access the server through port 6443.
Where is ArcGIS Server Keycodes file? ›ArcGIS Server creates the keycodes file in the following location: \\Program Files\ESRI\License<release#>\sysgen (Microsoft Windows servers) or /arcgis/server/framework/runtime/.
Where is database connections in ArcGIS Pro? ›Connection information is stored on the client machine in a Workflow Manager (Classic) connection (. jtc) file. The connection file is stored in the C:\ProgramData\ESRI\WMX\Pro\Database folder.
How do I connect to an external database? ›- Go to the Tools & Settings > ODBC Data Sources.
- Click Add ODBC DSN.
- Specify the ODBC connection name and description in the corresponding fields.
- Select the required driver in the Driver field.
- Click OK.
- Choose the appropriate options on the driver configuration screen.
Where is database connection file ArcGIS Pro? ›
ArcGIS Pro Database Connections Folder - Organization
Currently it appears that each Project has a list of Database Connection files saved under your My Documents\ArcGIS\Projects\MyProject1 folder.
- Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
- Select This PC from the left pane. ...
- In the Drive list, select a drive letter. ...
- In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer. ...
- Select Finish.
Right-click This PC and select Map network drive or click Map network drive on the ribbon. Select a drive letter that is currently not in use. Type the network path for the web directory you want to map in the Folder field (e.g., \\web.calstatela.edu\www\faculty\username). Click the Finish button.
How do I Map a network drive to an IP address? ›Windows Explorer
Right click on My Computer / Select Map Network Drive. Select the drive you would like to map from. In the folder field, you can enter the address manually (format: \\address), click from the drop down box to select the address or browse to select the folder.
- On the Windows taskbar, click the Server Manager button.
- On the start screen, click Server Manager.
ArcGIS Server is a central component of ArcGIS Enterprise. System capacity and capabilities are provided through licensing ArcGIS Server by CPU cores according to one or more server roles. See below for a list of roles and extensions available for ArcGIS Server.
What is the default login for ArcGIS Server Manager? ›Answer. The default User Name is admin and the default Password is admin. NOTE: For security purposes, the User Name and Password should be changed after initial login.
How to find server IP address? ›- Open a DOS prompt.
- Type PING <ServerName> where ServerName is the name of the. server.
- Note the IP Address listed in the line just below the PING line.
- Restart Your Computer. ...
- Follow the Error Messages. ...
- Identify Where the Shared Drive is Hosted. ...
- Permissions. ...
- Look For What Might Be Different. ...
- Partner With Electric.
Once connected to the network, other computers can access that server and its features. For example, with a web server, a user could connect to the server to view a website, search, and communicate with other users on the network.
How do I access my server from outside network? ›
- Download your firewall's VPN client software - usually available for free from the vendors website (SonicWall, Checkpoint, WatchGuard, Meraki, etc).
- Install the software.
- Enter your organisation's public IP address.
- Enter your username and password and connect.
- On the Session Toolbar, click the Computers icon. ...
- On the Computers list, click the Connect On LAN tab to see a list of accessible computers.
- Filter computers by name or IP address. ...
- Select the computer you want to access and click Connect.
There is a problem with your network (ie. The network cable is unplugged, the WiFi is disconnected, a tornado hit the server room, etc.). The network configuration has changed (ie. The internal server IP has changed, the dynamic internet IP has changed, port 8082 is blocked, etc.).
Can ArcGIS Pro publish to ArcGIS Server? ›Publishing to stand-alone server sites. You can connect to stand-alone server sites (those that aren't federated with a portal) with ArcGIS Pro. Using this publisher or administrator connection, you can publish map services, geocode services, and image services directly to ArcGIS Server sites at 10.6 and later.
How do I add a map to my ArcGIS Server? ›- Click the Add Data button. ...
- In the Look in list, choose GIS Servers to see a list of servers you have previously used. ...
- Once connected to ArcGIS Desktop, map services are listed in the Add Data dialog box using the GIS service icon. ...
- Click Add.
- Install ArcGIS Server.
- Log in to Manager and create a site.
- Install and configure the Web Adaptor.
- Connect to the GIS server in ArcGIS Desktop.
- Grant permissions to data directories.
- Publish services.
- Use the services.
- Open the item details of the feature collection you want to publish as a hosted feature layer.
- Click Publish.
- You can use the default title for the hosted feature layer or type a new one.
- Type tag terms separated by commas. ...
- Click Publish to create the hosted feature layer.