10.5 Extra Quality — Arcgis
December 15, 2016
ArcGIS 10.5, released on , introduced significant changes to the Esri ecosystem, most notably the rebranding of "ArcGIS for Server" to ArcGIS Enterprise . This version shifted the focus toward a more integrated web-GIS model, emphasizing portal-to-portal collaboration and big data analytics. Core Reporting Capabilities
If you are running a 10.5 environment, you are likely running ArcGIS Enterprise . This version introduced a "base deployment" consisting of three mandatory components and two optional servers. ArcGIS 10.5
Spatial Analyst
| Extension | Main Use | |-----------|----------| | | Raster analysis (slope, interpolation, suitability). | | 3D Analyst | TIN, LAS (LiDAR), viewshed, 3D feature editing. | | Network Analyst | Route, closest facility, service area (network). | | Geostatistical Analyst | Kriging, IDW, probability mapping. | | Data Reviewer | Automated data quality checks. | | ArcScan | Raster-to-vector conversion (e.g., scanned maps). | | Tracking Analyst | Temporal and trajectory data. | December 15, 2016 ArcGIS 10
- ArcGIS StoryMaps: A new storytelling platform that enables users to create engaging, interactive narratives using maps, images, and text.
- ArcGIS Monitor: A tool for monitoring and analyzing system performance, providing insights into usage patterns, and optimizing system configuration.
- ArcGIS Data Store: A centralized data repository for storing, managing, and sharing spatial data, allowing users to access and analyze data more efficiently.
Desktop (ArcMap 10.5):
For learning history:
Absolutely. Understanding 10.5's architecture—specifically the introduction of Portal and distributed analytics—is critical for any senior GIS administrator. It represents the awkward but necessary "adolescence" of modern GIS: powerful enough to be useful, old enough to be fragile. ArcGIS StoryMaps : A new storytelling platform that