Data creator to data disseminator, Data creator to data disseminator, and ArcIMS to ArcGIS Serverand ArcIMS to ArcGIS Server

Joe Reichlin, GISP

GIS Coordinator

Portage County ITS

2008 Ohio GIS Conference

September 10-12, 2008

Crowne Plaza North Hotel

Columbus, Ohio

“GIS Joe” in Mexico

AbstractData creator to data disseminator, and ArcIMS to

ArcGIS Server

Portage County is implementing a collaborative, enterprise-wide GIS that will benefit all aspects of the county government, the political sub-divisions and academic institutions within Portage County, as well as its citizens.  The county sees itself as the coordinator of GIS activities, base map provider and data disseminator.  The County has two major GIS data projects underway; the LBRS and parcel conversion.

As the focus shifts from data creation projects to data dissemination, the County is also transitioning from ArcIMS to ArcGIS Server.  Herein lies the tale of that transition.

Portage County GIS TimelineApril 2005 - Aerial Photo project with Engineer and AMATSDecember 2005 - Meeting with County elected officials and department heads discussing a county wide GISJanuary 2006 - Meeting with political subdivisions discussing a county wide GISJuly 2006 - GIS Coordinator hiredAugust 2006 - Aerial photo distributionSeptember 2006 - Conducted GIS Activity and Needs Assessment SurveySeptember 2006 - Purchased GIS website and desktop softwareOctober 2006 - Developing GIS Master Plan based on survey resultsOctober 2006 - Developing internal and external GIS websites for county and public useOctober 2006 - Researching Tax Parcel Conversion Project and CAMA integrationNovember 2006 - Bridge inventory project Engineer's Office, ODOT, ITSNovember 2006 - Illicit discharge/outfall data Portage SWCD, ITSNovember 2006 - Portage County GIS Day with Reed Memorial LibraryNovember 2006 - Developing GIS Information Home PageDecember 2006 - Board of Elections Voting District ProjectJanuary 2007 - Launch GIS Information PageJanuary 2007 - Form GIS Technical Advisory GroupJanuary 2007 - Posted County tax maps online January 2007 - Applied for LBRS funding with ODOT, OGRIP, CEAO FundingJanuary 2007 - Creating RFP for Parcel Digitalization ProcessJanuary 2007 - Purchased GIS hardwareFebruary 2007 - Launching internal GIS mapping siteApril 2007 - LBRS RFPJune 2007 - ESRI ConferenceJune 2007 - Launched GIS BETA viewer to the publicJuly 2007 - Release LBRS RFPNovember 2007 - Hosting 2nd annual Portage County GIS DayJanuary 2008 - Finalizing LBRS ContractMarch 2008 - LBRS Project Kickoff MeetingApril 25, 2008 - Parcel ITB ReleaseMay 12, 2008 - Parcel Pre-Bid ConferenceMay 28, 2008 - Parcel ITB Due DateMay-July 2008 - LBRS Data CaptureAugust 2008 - Parcel Conversion Contract Awarded to SDS, Inc.September 2008 - LBRS Data DeliveryNovember 19, 2008 - 3rd Portage County GIS Day at Reed Memorial Library

GIS Master Plan and Survey

In September of 2006, a GIS activity and needs assessment survey was conducted. The purpose of the survey was to gather information about GIS activity and needs in Portage County. It provided valuable information on how Portage County uses, collects, and maintains GIS and geographic data. The survey results will be used to develop a GIS master plan for Portage County. Survey Results

LBRS (Location Based Response System) - A great decision with many applications

The Location Based Response System (LBRS) is a program that establishes partnerships between State and County government for the creation of spatially accurate street centerlines with address ranges and field verified site-specific address locations.In order to prepare for and respond effectively to naturally-caused and man-made emergencies, local and state officials must have access to accurate information about the locations of people, places, and things. Locations might refer to street addresses, voter or school districts, census tracts, or geographic coordinates. No matter what the form, knowledge of locations allows us to identify where people, places, and things are. Without ready access to reliable data about geospatial data, local and state officials are compromised in their efforts to deliver emergency services, relocate displaced citizens, and provide medical aid and support to impacted areas.

Projects using LBRS data

Update web services with accurate address data

Accurate PSAP dispatch Reverse 911 for EMA Mapping for Dog Warden Nutrition and Recreation study for

Jobs and Family Services Mapping for Board of Elections And many more

Parcel Conversion Project

The parcel layer is one of the most important parts of the GIS base map. It allows for faster access to information, it provides improved data analysis capabilities, and it facilitates the integration of data from multiple sources. All of this adds up to better decision making. High quality cartographic output is made possible and efficient parcel data management is made easier.

Current ArcIMS internet site – HTML and Java Script

Keep track of your customers

Disclaimer

Not an ArcGIS Server Expert

Came up with this presentation because it sounded good and wanted to learn more about ArcGIS Server

Not responsible for any false statements

I learned some things, I hope you do

ArcGIS Server Editions and Levels

The functionality in ArcGIS Server is provided via three different editions: Basic—spatial data management only , Standard—spatial data management and visualization (2D and 3D) , and Advanced—spatial data management, visualization (2D and 3D), and spatial analysis .

Each of these three functional editions is provided at two separate levels, scaled according to capacity. These two levels are Workgroup (10 Concurrent users, 4GB data limit) and Enterprise (unlimited number of users, unlimited data).

Portage County License -ArcGIS Server is authorized at the enterprise, standard license level.

The ArcGIS Server Setup

Install ArcGIS Server Run the postinstalls SOC, SOM, ArcGISWebServices

accounts Add users to the agsadmin and agsusers groups Log off or restart the machine Grant permissions to data directories Connect to the GIS server Publish services Create web applications

Use the services and applications

Architecture

Server Object Manager SOM

Server Object Container SOC Accounts that manage services and processes

Under the hood

Log in to Manager

Everything under one roof

Services

What is a service?

A service is a representation of a GIS resource that a server is making available to other computers on a network.

Types of services:Mapping, and map viewing, modeling geoprocessing, mobile GIS services, open publishing as OGC WMS, OGC WCS, and KML.

Web Applications

GIS Server

Security

ArcGIS Server intranet site

Magnifier features

Identify features

Measure tool

Print features

Query tool

Zoom to a result

Customizing ArcGIS Server – 2 APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)

.NET and Visual Studio ArcGIS Server Web Application Developer Framework (ADF). The Web ADF provides tools and templates for developing .NET Web applications within Microsoft Visual Studio

JavaScript Applications- free and sample code available with Mashup extensions ArcGIS JavaScript Extension for the Google Maps API ArcGIS JavaScript Extension for Virtual Earth

More direct method through theConnection Library ArcObjects API SOAP API Server Object Extensions

Mobile Applications

Building mobile applications

If you're building applications that run on mobile devices, such as smartphones and Pocket PCs, you can use the Mobile ADF. If you're a beginner, you can use ArcGIS Server Manager to create your first mobile applications. If you want to extend these applications or create new ones, the Mobile ADF contains a set of controls and libraries that you can use within Microsoft Visual Studio

Where to get help for developing

ArcGIS Server Developer Help When you install the Web ADF, Developer Help is automatically installed. You can open Developer Help from the desktop or within Visual Studio.

Library reference (component help) same as above

EDN The ESRI Developer Network (EDN) Web site at http://edn.esri.com

ESRI User Forums http://support.esri.com/

ArcGIS Server Development Blog http://blogs.esri.com/Dev/blogs/arcgisserver

ArcScripts

Mashups

In web development, a mashup is a web application that combines data from more than one source into a single integrated tool; an example is the use of cartographic data from Google Maps to add location information to real-estate data, thereby creating a new and distinct web service that was not originally provided by either source. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Advantages with ArcGIS Server

Centralized GIS services and management reduces cost of ownership Web application: Allows distribution of spatial data to anyone with a browser Scalable Improved symbology Utilized full window, doesn’t reset when resized ArcMap .mxd used to create map document ArcCatalog to publish map service Easy Out-of-the-box Heir apparent to ArcIMS ArcGIS Mobile - Lightweight applications that run on a variety of platforms multiservice architecture allows you to transparently overlay map services Support for most ESRI extensions Network Analyst

Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst Server Data Interoperability

Share your ArcGIS Server experience

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Don’t Make Maps, Make Websites

Portage County is committed to providing it's citizens and other agencies with efficient, reliable access to public information. Disseminating geographic data via today's GIS and internet technologies is the most cost effective way to accomplish the task. Significant time and effort will be dedicated to utilizing web solutions.

GIS Information Pagehttp://www.co.portage.oh.us/gis.htm

3rd Portage County GIS Day

Go Bucks!!!!!

Thanks for your attention

Questions and Answers

Joe Reichlin, GISPPortage County GIS CoordinatorInformation Technology Services449 S. Meridian St.Ravenna, OH 44266 Phone 330.297.3510Fax     330.298.3949jreichlin@portageco.comhttp://www.co.portage.oh.us/gis.htm