ArcGIS Enterprise

Learning a New Language: Arcade Basics

Learning a New Language: Arcade Basics

Learning a new language can be intimidating at first, because it’s hard to find your bearings. This blog aims to help you over the hurdle of learning Arcade basics.

So, What is Arcade?

Arcade is a portable, lightweight, secure expression language developed by Esri to enhance workflows and user experience within ArcGIS applications.

Apache Log4j Vulnerability: Here's what we know

Apache Log4j Vulnerability: Here's what we know

By now, most everyone in the tech world has heard about the Apache Log4j library vulnerability. While we are experts about all things GIS, we won’t pretend to have all the answers to this problem. However, in the essence of transparency and helping to spread the word, we want to share some general takeaways on what we know and some helpful links for more information.

Need to get your HTTPS In Order? We're here to help.

Need to get your HTTPS In Order? We're here to help.

If you still need to upgrade your ArcGIS Online/Enterprise items to HTTPS this article is for you! Starting on December 8, 2020 ESRI will update their security settings to require all items to be referenced using secure URLs with HTTPS prefixes. This blog article will walk you through the basics of the security change, what it means for your organization, and even how to find and fix items needing updated…

When C.O.T.S. Works (and when it doesn't)

When C.O.T.S. Works (and when it doesn't)

Even though we have all become more technically adept, the idea of customized programming is still out of reach for most users. However, that does not stop us from wanting the shiny buttons and slick applications. Enter COTS software. This very blog is written on COTS software. Long gone are the days when a solid grasp of HTML and CSS are needed for a great website. Squarespace, Wix, Google Sites along with probably a dozen other site builders exist to enable YOU to create your own slick website for your company, organization or department.

ArcGIS Enterprise on AWS

ArcGIS Enterprise on AWS

Have you seen all those clever and funny AWS commercials? For the normal GIS person adding yet another platform to learn and use can be a bit daunting. Don’t fret, we are not abandoning you, to put your mind at ease yes, we can handle that for you BUT for those of you who are D.I.Y. Geogeeks; below are some tips.

Coming Soon...Esri Introduces New ArcGIS User Types

Coming Soon...Esri Introduces New ArcGIS User Types

Esri will migrate User Levels to ArcGIS User Types in the next ArcGIS Online release in December 2018. The User Types will provide ArcGIS Users a focused set of capabilities and apps to accomplish business needs in their ArcGIS Organization.