Geospatial Technology, Web Mapping and Spatial Services
November 15, 2010 5 Comments
That fun time we all wait for with releases, the Esri Service Pack. ArcGIS 10 SP1 is out and available for those who want to be cutting edge. The long list of what is fixed is here (but we all know you aren’t reading that and you’ll install anyway). Plus how many ArcIMS service packs will you ever be able to download in the future?
August 19, 2010 9 Comments
I for one am not going to shed an tear for ArcIMS. Don’t get me wrong, I was a user of ArcIMS from version 3.0 to 9.1. But since ArcGIS Server 9.2 as well as other open source mapservers, the need to even glance in its direction isn’t warranted. Usually when we talk about ArcIMS, a couple folks rush to its defense. Well go ahead and do that all you want – nobody is listening anymore, including Esri (kudos to Esri BTW on the sexy PDF in 2010). But you ArcIMS fans need not worry – I’m sure Esri will be collecting maintenance on ArcIMS for years to come.
Hey — when the going gets tough, the tough move on to a modern mapserver.
July 9, 2010 1 Comment
A quick push out the door before the UC.
ArcGIS (Desktop, Engine, Server) 9.3.1 Service Pack 2
ArcGIS Image Server 9.3.1 Service Pack 2
You can also see a list of the issues addressed with this Service Pack.
September 22, 2009 33 Comments
A day doesn’t go by were I don’t run into it. You know what I’m talking about, some busted old ArcIMS or MapGuide website that is the only thing between me and getting what I need out of data. Clearly new technology isn’t going to just help these websites get upgraded on their own. No, clearly we need some stimulus money to help foster some new open, standards based, http goodness in our lives.
What I would like the Obama administration to do is start “Cash for ArcIMS” and a “Cash for MapGuide” programs to rid us of these abominations. It is our patriotic duty to replace these old antiquated web technologies with some fine ArcGIS Server, GeoServer, MapGuide Open Source or many of the other great web GIS products out there.
It is time to stand up and take charge. Sing along men!
September 14, 2009 27 Comments
ESRI has an updated FAQ which outlines depreciation plans for the 9.3.1 release and what is coming at 9.4. Some key highlights:
The Tragic Prelude beyond ArcGIS 9.4
May 4, 2009 12 Comments
Well got my copy late last week and others are reporting that they’ve received it as well. 9.3.1 isn’t revolutionary, more evolutionary in nature so there isn’t that, “I MUST HAVE IT” feeling with it. And you know what? That is exactly what we need at this point, a nice solid release.
Some blog posts about 9.3.1:
I’m sure we’ll see more information in the next week. Remember you can get the “What’s new in 9.3.1″ from ESRI’s servers. We haven’t installed it yet, but hopefully there will be a chance later this week.
ArcGIS 9.3.1.... YEAH!
July 18, 2008 3 Comments
ESRI has released ArcGIS 9.2 SP6. All those who are unlucky enough to be working though the weekend can get ahead of the rest of us who will spend out Monday morning downloading and installing SP6 on our our workstations.
Me? I’ll be on the couch all weekend watching the British Open.
Some wear their ESRI T-Shirt while climbing mountains, I wear it while watching golf.
June 25, 2008 76 Comments
GISUser.com has a news release posted that probably was meant to go out tomorrow, but “today” ArcGIS 9.3 ships. (HT Bill Dollins)
So now go bug your local ESRI rep asking them when it will show up.
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December 14, 2007 14 Comments
Announced earlier this month and talked about for at least a year (I think they mentioned this at the 2007 Dev Summit), ESRI is moving away from socket licensing to using the number of cores on the server.
Through November 30, 2007, ESRI licensed server software based primarily on the number of physical sockets on the server which are being utilized by CPU chips. These CPU chips can have 1 or more processing “cores,” each core providing additional computing power for the CPU chip. Licensing requirements and fees for ESRI server software are based on the combination of the number of utilized sockets on the server and the number of cores on each CPU chip.
To address recent changes in the server hardware markets, ESRI has adjusted the licensing and pricing model for ESRI server software to be based only on the number of cores on the server. This adjustment simplifies the process of determining the appropriate license requirements and license fees, especially for new hardware configurations that are continuously being introduced.
Now before you get all worked up that this will cost you more money…. DON’T. Your maintenance will not change because ESRI is adjusting the pricing model as well. It will mean you’ll have a much easier time determining your license and fees using the new chart provided by ESRI.
