Authorizing ArcGIS Spatial Data Server

Each installation of ArcGIS Spatial Data Server requires an authorization file. You can obtain an authorization file using the Software Authorization Wizard that launches at the end of the ArcGIS Spatial Data Server setup installation. If you have already obtained your authorization file, the Software Authorization Wizard also configures your machine using your authorization file.

A valid authorization file is required for ArcGIS Spatial Data Server. To reconfigure your machine with an updated authorization file, run through the Software Authorization Wizard again. To launch the Software Authorization Wizard at a later time, go to Start > Program Files > ArcGIS > ArcGIS 10.1 for Server > Spatial Data Server (for IIS or Java) > Software Authorization.

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

Choose your 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 have an authorization file already. There are several methods to provide your authorization information.

Note:

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

Select the authorization method you want to use. This is the method in which you will provide your authorization information.

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

Select this option if you have already authorized your software for use but you want to authorize additional options or extensions (if available). There are several methods to provide your authorization information.

Note:

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

Select the authorization method you want to use. This is the method in which you will provide your authorization information.

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

Select this option if you have already received your authorization file from Esri Customer Service. If you select this option, you can either browse to the location of the file (if you received the file by e-mail) or manually enter the authorization information.

If you chose the option to browse to an authorization file on disk, you are required to choose or enter the location of your authorization file that you received from Customer Service.

If you chose the option to manually enter the authorization information, you are required to provide the following information (this information can be obtained from the authorization file you received by mail, e-mail, telephone, or fax):

• Feature name
• Version number
• Time-out date
• Registration number
• Authorization code

Note:

Additional authorization steps are necessary. See Authorizing a deployed ArcGIS Spatial Data Server for Java.