CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES GEOSPATIAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT MODULE 2 ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW AND DATA PROMOTION FEBRUARY 20, 2013

As part of the Geospatial Technical Support contract, the VESTRA Team was asked to: Recommend an implementation strategy for DWR’s EGIS solution. Implement the recommendations focusing on:  Esri ArcGIS version 10.1 software.  Best practices used by other large agencies that have successfully implemented robust Enterprise GIS programs.  Provide guidance to DWR regarding GIS application development environment & approach.

Upgrade to ArcGIS 10.1 Publish ArcGIS Server Services Promote Data/Services to Production Tier Evaluate/Refine EGIS Architecture Model Applications Service Widgets Code Samples ArcGIS Desktop Connections Web Mapping Connections Users EGIS Architecture  ArcGIS 10.1  File geodatabases  DataSpace Control Applications  Silverlight  JavaScript Knowledge Transfer Establish Connectivity Develop GIS Application Samples

To support control applications Sample spatial data into the Staging tier Viewer and Editor role Data Owner account at database level Database Authentication (Pending Oracle IDM) Assign user permissions/privileges Map Service Feature Service Geoprocessing service Geocoding service PrintingTool service Sample ArcGIS services JavaScript & Silverlight Using ArcGIS services In Staging Tier Model Applications Automated promotion (Python) Includes re-projection Promote to the Production tier GeoSystems Monitor Informs HP OVO Needs additional configuration Monitoring

Multiple users Shared by several staff in different office locations VDI Desktop ArcGIS for Desktop File Geodatabase Custom User Interface Calls Python scripts Utilizes CASGEM data

Promote Spatial Data to Production Tool Promote feature classes to Production Tier Auto re-project to Web Mercator User determines which feature classes to promote Log level selection Should be monitored

Promote Spatial Data to Production - Exclusions Tool Select feature classes to exclude from promotion to the production tier Define a Working Directory

EGIS Architecture: Hands on ArcGIS 10.1 installation and configuration. Detailed documentation of install and configuration process specific to DWR ArcGIS 10.1 environment. Sample Workflow Technical Memorandum o Leveraging file geodatabase in EGIS.  With VDI  With non-VDI remote offices o Extending use of DataSpace.  Incorporating Enterprise and Program data sources (including remote offices) into the EGIS workflow. o Strategy for Spatially Enabled Application Integration into EGIS Architecture.

EGIS Standard Program 2 Program 4 ProgramArcSDE ArcGIS Server AXX BXX CXX DXX

Program Requirements IT Infrastructure Data Model Development Program data stored in EGIS (ArcSDE or FGDB) DTS staff maintains the IT Infrastructure (Oracle/AGS & NAS/SAN) Program staff create and manage data Program staff create MXDs for Services Program staff Publish AGS Services Program and DTS staff develop Web Applications Overlap of Program and DTS Responsibilities Services Published Web Applications Developed Tool Development BC

EGIS Standard Options Program Desktop Access Web Apps AnalysisFGDBArcSDE ArcGIS Server AXXXX BXXXXXX CXXXXX GW GISXX

DWR needs a shared vision for GIS and in-house geospatial expertise GIS Coordinator to provide vision and direction Set clear targets and assign responsibility Definition of staff roles Geodatabase Administrator – Oracle/ArcGIS GIS Applications Manager – Coordinates Program needs with ArcGIS resources Enterprise and Program Data Stewards – Manage and share GIS datasets Required staff skills Enterprise geodatabase (ArcSDE on Oracle/SQL Server) Programing (Visual Studio, ArcObjects, Python, JavaScript/HTML5, Silverlight, Flex) Expertise to develop a GIS platform strategy Recruit skilled GIS professionals, or Invest in current staff Cultivate a GIS-friendly culture by promoting conference and training attendance Transition GIS from a volunteer activity to a core job responsibility Identify staff with a passion for the technology (i.e. water engineers) and invest in additional training/development GIS development staff should attend the Esri Developers Conference

Program and DTS staff need to understand each others requirements and limitations Communication and collaboration is critical between Program and DTS Identify cases when a geodatabase should be used as the central databases Continually assess current needs, and work to meet them Implement technology with defaults now, expand and customize as you go Let Program use cases drive the technology Keep technology as simple as you can, so staff can gain confidence with it, add complexity as needed Plan for 3 to 5 years, by then the technology will have changed ArcGIS 10.1 is scalable – can expand as needed Consider skipping an ArcGIS for Server release to allow more time for Programs to use current technology Balance technological efficiency with productivity

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