Introduction to Multiuser Geodatabase

Overview

The multiuser geodatabase uses ArcSDE technology and a relational database management system (RDBMS) to store large amounts of GIS data that many users may concurrently access. This course, designed for the end user of a multiuser geodatabase, shows how to leverage the powerful capabilities offered by the multiuser geodatabase. You learn how to perform GIS tasks in a multiuser environment and how the multiuser environment differs from the file geodatabase or personal geodatabase for Microsoft Access environment. The course also discusses geodatabase functionality in the context of an editing environment, fundamental editing workflow procedures, and clientside performance considerations. This course does not focus on a specific supported RDBMS and is suitable for those working with desktop, workgroup, and enterprise ArcSDE geodatabases.

Goals

  •  Describe advantages of working with a multiuser geodatabase.
  • Understand the differences between desktop, workgroup, and enterprise geodatabases.
  • Understand properties of geodatabase connections.
  • Optimize the performance of client applications.
  • Edit data stored in a multiuser geodatabase.
  • Understand fundamental concepts of versioning workflow procedures.
  • Perform checkout/check-in geodatabase replication for editing.

Audience

This course is designed for experienced ArcGIS users who are familiar with the geodatabase data model and are migrating to a multiuser geodatabase environment. GIS managers will also find the course a useful introduction to the capabilities and uses of a multiuser geodatabase.

Prerequisites and Recommendations

Students should have completed ArcGIS Desktop 2: Tools and Functionality or Learning ArcGISDesktop and ArcGIS Desktop 3: Workflows and Analysis or have equivalent knowledge. Database administration experience is not required.