What are some common problems with ArcGIS Server?

What are some common problems with ArcGIS Server?

I encounter an error in ArcGIS Desktop when attempting to publish a GIS resource that references data in a Windows file share. I encounter an error in ArcGIS Desktop when attempting to publish a GIS resource that references data in a Samba directory. What OGC-compliant services can I publish with ArcGIS Server?

What happens to an ArcGIS Server when disconnected from the network?

If you have a one-machine deployment—that is, one machine participating in an ArcGIS Server site— ArcGIS Server will operate correctly when disconnected from the network as long as all the data referenced by your GIS services are stored locally on that machine.

What happens when the server name is changed in ArcGIS?

ArcGIS Server has detected that the server machine [old machine name] has been changed to [new machine name]. ArcGIS Server will be updated automatically to use the new host name. Depending on your site deployment]

Why is my service definition not published on ArcGIS Online?

Publishing a service definition (.sd) file on ArcGIS Online fails with the message Unable to publish item. This Item can’t be published to Online Service. When I try to open service properties for my hosted layers in ArcMap or ArcCatalog, I receive the error message Cannot view or edit service properties.

Why does ArcGIS web adaptor not recognize new machines?

ArcGIS Web Adaptor does not recognize unavailable machines or new machines I’ve added to my site. Where are the server configuration files that I used in ArcGIS Server 10.0 and earlier versions?

How are user types assigned in ArcGIS portal?

Members are assigned a user type when they are added to the organization. The user type determines the privileges that can be granted to the member through a default or custom role. Each user type also includes access to specific apps and app bundles. The following user types are offered:

Where to find error messages on ArcGIS Server?

If you encounter a failure when creating or joining an ArcGIS Server site, you can troubleshoot the issue by addressing the error messages reported in the create site or join site summary panel. Additionally, a log of the event is recorded on disk, located at ArcGISServerusrlogs server.

How to fix ArcGIS Server password reset script?

If you are in a highly secure environment, you should restrict file permissions to the configuration store, and disable the primary site administrator account. Performing these two tasks ensures that the primary site administrator account password reset script will have no effect on the security of your site.

What happens when I uninstall the ArcGIS Server?

When you uninstall ArcGIS Server, some folders and files are left on disk. These are left for your convenience if you reinstall or upgrade the product. If you don’t plan on reinstalling, you can delete these files.

How many file handles and processes do I need in ArcGIS?

The actual number of file handles and processes needed varies based on the data and the number of instances (threads/processes) running. Setting a file handle limit of 65,535 and a process limit of 25,059 will allow you to ensure that the system remains running. There are soft and hard limits for file handles and processes on Linux.

Why does ArcGIS Server need correct IP address?

ArcGIS Server has several processes that communicate among themselves. Therefore, the machine’s IP address for the machine must be correct for those components to work. There are two ways to address this issue:

How to publish a GIS resource in ArcGIS?

When attempting to publish a map service in ArcMap, I click File > Share As but the Service option is unavailable (grayed out). I encounter an error in ArcGIS Desktop when attempting to publish a GIS resource that references data in a Windows file share. What OGC-compliant services can I publish with ArcGIS Server?

What are the persisting files in ArcGIS Server?

You might notice persisting files located at \\arcgisserver that include the following: Leaving these folders preserves map caches, your installation configuration, and other server resources that you might want to keep if you reinstall.

Why does ArcGIS Server take so long to load?

When accessing ArcGIS Server Manager, the ArcGIS Server Administrator Directory, and the ArcGIS Server Services Directory through HTTPS, it takes some time (up to a minute) for the applications to load in Internet Explorer. I attempted to create or join an ArcGIS Server site and something failed.

How to increase hard limits in ArcGIS Server?

To increase the soft and hard limits, you’ll need to edit the /etc/security/limits.conf file with superuser access. For example, you can add four lines in the file as follows: After making this change, you’ll need to log out and log back in with the particular user for the new values to take effect.