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What is Arc GIS?

Arc GIS is an integrated collection of GIS software products for building a complete GIS. Arc GIS enables users to deploy GIS functionality wherever it is needed in desktops, servers, or custom applications; over the Web; or in the field.
 

  • Desktop GIS - Arc GIS Desktop GIS software products are used to compile, author, analyze, map, and publish geographic information and knowledge. Arc GIS Desktop is a scalable suite of GIS products that starts with ArcReader and extends to ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo - the most powerful GIS product available today. Each product exposes progressively more GIS capabilities. An extensive collection of desktop extensions provides additional capabilities.
  • Mobile GIS - ArcPad coupled with a wireless mobile device that is location enabled is widely used for data collection and GIS information access in the field. Arc GIS Desktop and Arc GIS Engine running on laptop and Tablet PC computers are being used for field tasks that require GIS data collection, analysis, and decision making.
     
 

Geodatabase Technology

All these software products utilize geodatabase technology - the core Arc GIS geographic information model and data management functions.

The geodatabase is used to represent things of interest in the real world in Arc GIS and store them in a database. The geodatabase implements business logic as a set of tools for accessing and managing GIS data.

The geodatabase logic is accessible in:

  • Client software products (Arc GIS Desktop)
  • Server product configurations (Arc GIS Server)
  • Embedded custom products (Arc GIS Engine)
  • Mobile products (ArcPad, Arc GIS Desktop, Arc GIS Engine)



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System Requirements
Refer to system requirements for the individual ArcGIS products.
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