Authorize ArcGIS Spatial Data Server

Each installation of ArcGIS Spatial Data Server needs to be authorized for use. You can visit to obtain your authorization numbers for use in the software or to create a provisioning file which can be used to quickly complete the authorization process.

See Obtaining authorization numbers for more information.

To launch Software Authorization Wizard at a later time, run the authorization script (sample assuming installed at default location): ${HOME}/arcgis/SDS10.1/java/bin/software_authorization.sh.

TipTip:

To authorize ArcGIS Spatial Data Server silently, see provided sample syntax below based on default installation location:

${HOME}/arcgis/SDS10.1/java/bin/software_authorization.sh /S /LIF <full path to the prvc file> /VERBOSE

To successfully authorize your ArcGIS Spatial Data Server installation, do the following:

Choose your authorization option

Software authorization option

You can configure your machine using three methods:

I have installed my software and need to authorize it.

Select this option if you do not already have an authorization file. When this option is selected, there are several methods to provide your authorization information. Select the authorization method you want to use (see Authorization Method screen capture below). This is the method by which you will provide your authorization information.

I have already authorized the software and need to authorize additional extensions.

Select this option if you have already authorized your software for use but want to authorize additional options or extensions (if available). When this option is selected, there are several methods to provide your authorization information. Select the authorization method you want to use (see Authorization Method screen capture below). This is the method by which you will provide your authorization information.

Software authorization method

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Authorizing with Esri now using the Internet enables you to receive the authorization file immediately. It requires an Internet connection.

I have received an authorization file from Esri and am now ready to finish the authorization process.

Select this option if you have already received your authorization file from Esri Customer Service. With this option, you can browse to the location of the file received from Esri Customer Service to complete your authorization.

Software authorization option three

NoteNote:

A second authorization process is required to place an authorization entry in the ArcGIS Spatial Data Server for the Java Platform service repository after deployment. See Authorizing a deployed ArcGIS Spatial Data Server for Java.

8/21/2012