New paper on high-capacity map services; functionality matrix updated
We’ve just published a new paper that discusses strategies for creating a dynamic map service that supports heavy user loads. The paper is the latest release in the ArcGIS Server in Practice Series, which describes how to optimally configure ArcGIS Server to address selected workflows. In this case, we took the challenge of developing a map service that can generate over 250,000 maps an hour dynamically. The map service also supports on-the-fly projection, is multiscale, and enables feature filtering.
The paper also gives several tips for optimizing the map service and explores strategies for scaling out deployments of ArcGIS Server. You can access it here: High-Capacity Map Services: A Use Case with CORINE Land-Cover Data
Additionally, we wanted to mention that the 9.3.1 ArcGIS Server Functionality Matrix has been updated. The functionality matrix describes the characteristics of each ArcGIS Server edition and is a high-level guide to selecting the edition that best meets your needs.
Contributed by Ismael Chivite and Derek Law, ESRI Product Management