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How to publish a file as a geodata service?
To publish a file geodatabase as a geodata service, the ArcGIS Server account must have permissions to access the geodatabase. To publish an enterprise geodatabase as a geodata service, the ArcGIS Server account must have permissions to access the geodatabase and the connection file used to connect to the geodatabase.
How to create a geodatabase in ArcGIS Pro?
Create a file geodatabase in ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or using a Python script that calls the Create File GDB geoprocessing tool. The following sections explain how you can use file geodatabases and their contents with ArcGIS Server sites and ArcGIS Enterprise portals.
How to export feature data to a geodatabase?
If the owner of the layer or portal administrator enables this capability and shares the layer with you, you can export the hosted feature layer data to a file geodatabase. Download the file geodatabase from the portal and use its contents in desktop apps, other ArcGIS Enterprise portals, or ArcGIS Online organizations.
How many layers are in local file geodatabase?
The best I can get is a an empty hosted feature layer. The feature service seems to be created but no feature layers are inside, while the local file geodatabase contains 20 layers. error message related to comment above: using ‘File Geodatabase’ as a file type.
Why do you need a geodata service in ArcGIS?
The service exposes the ability to perform geodatabase replication operations, make copies using data extraction, and execute queries in the geodatabase. A geodata service can be added for enterprise geodatabases and file geodatabases. Geodata services are useful in situations where you need to access geodatabases in remote locations.
In the Catalog tree, browse to your geodatabase. Right-click the geodatabase you want to publish and click Share As GeoData Service. The Share as Service window appears. Choose Publish a service and click Next. Choose the ArcGIS Server connection you want to use from the Choose a connection drop-down list.