Steps to get ArcGIS for Server up and running

Note:

Installing 10.1 SP1? For more information, see About ArcGIS 10.1 SP1 for Server.

Below are the primary steps required to get ArcGIS for Server up and running:

Steps:

1. Consider how you will migrate your existing ArcGIS Server system to version 10.1.
2. Verify that your site meets the system requirements.
3. Plan your ArcGIS Server site configuration.
4. Install ArcGIS for Server.
   • If you will be configuring a one-machine deployment of ArcGIS Server, see Installing ArcGIS for Server.
   • If you will be configuring a multiple-machine deployment of ArcGIS Server, see Installing ArcGIS for Server on multiple machines.
5. Log in to Manager and create a site.
6. Install and configure the ArcGIS Web Adaptor.
7. Connect to the GIS server in ArcGIS for Desktop.
8. Grant permissions to data directories.
9. Publish services.
10. Use the services.

This installation guide discusses these steps.

For the latest system requirements, visit the ArcGIS Resources website.