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ArcGIS Server is the primary platform to distribute maps and GIS capabilities via Web mapping applications and services to improve internal workflows, communicate vital issues, and engage stakeholders. The ArcGIS JavaScript APIs enable you to develop applications that mashup ArcGIS services, Google Maps, and Microsoft Virtual Earth data. The ArcGIS JavaScript APIs take full advantage of the powerful mapping, geocoding, and geoprocessing capabilities of ArcGIS Services.
The architecture diagram below illustrates how the participating software components are divided into logical layers and physical tiers. Please reference ESRI's GIS Dictionary to learn about specific software components and terminology.
