What is needed for ArcGIS?
Hardware requirements ArcGIS Engine will create cache files when used; additional disk space may be required. 64 MB RAM minimum; 256 MB RAM recommended. NVIDIA, ATI, and Intel chipsets supported. Windows: OpenGL version 2.0 runtime minimum is required, and Shader Model 3.0 or higher is recommended.
How much RAM do I need for ArcMap?
Hardware requirements
| Item | Supported and recommended |
|---|---|
| Storage | Minimum: 32 GB of free space |
| Recommended: 32 GB or more of free space on a solid-state drive (SSD) | |
| Memory/RAM | Minimum: 8 GB |
| Recommended: 16 GB |
What’s the difference between ArcGIS pro and ArcGIS desktop?
Although ArcGIS Pro uses a new ribbon interface, it uses the same familiar basic concepts—maps, layers, and basemaps. ArcGIS Pro is included with the ArcGIS Desktop product. If you have ArcGIS Desktop and are current on maintenance, you have access to ArcGIS Pro and can download it from My Esri.
Why are there no hardware requirements for ArcGIS?
For a production environment, hardware requirements are not listed because the user and business needs of the software may vary. These requirements must be considered in determining hardware needs to meet performance and scalability expectations.
Is the ArcGIS Desktop compatible with Windows 7?
* See Operating system requirements and limitations for additional requirements and information. ArcGIS products will not be supported on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after January 2020, due to Microsoft’s extended support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ending on January 14, 2020.
Do you need Esri to install ArcGIS Desktop?
Visit Esri Support for information on earlier versions. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or later must be installed prior to installing ArcMap. ArcGIS Desktop requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 (update 5 or later) Redistributable (x86).
How long has Esri been working with Citrix?
Citrix & Esri History. • Esri has been working with Citrix and Esri customers deploying Citrix since at least 1998. • Esri has a large deployment base for ArcGIS for Desktop on Citrix. • Original performance testing with Data General in 1998 established thin-client capacity metrics. Various joint testing projects over the years including: