Reusing an existing content directory

When you install Portal for ArcGIS, you're prompted to specify the portal's content directory. The default location is <Portal for ArcGIS installation directory>/arcgis/portal/usr/arcgisportal. The content directory stores content installed with the portal as well as user-generated content. The content directory remains on the machine after you uninstall Portal for ArcGIS.

Note:

To reuse content directories from versions earlier than 10.2, contact Esri Professional Services.

Reusing existing content

If you're reinstalling, the setup will detect the existing content directory and give you an option to reuse it. Select the directory in the setup by following the steps in Installing Portal for ArcGIS.

If you're upgrading an existing installation, you will not be presented with an option to specify the directory. The setup will automatically detect the existing content and upgrade it to the new version.