NEARC: 2005 ESRI Technical Session Schedule

2005 ESRI Technical Session Schedule (click on session title for description)

Monday	Vermont Room	Rhode Island Room
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Tuesday	Vermont Room	Rhode Island Room
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm
3:30 - 5:00 pm

Wednesday	Vermont Room	Rhode Island Room
8:45 - 10:15 am
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop ArcGIS 9.1 is the latest version of ESRI's GIS platform. This session will focus on features and functions of ArcGIS 9.1, by examining the desktop applications and environment. Highlights will include working with and managing GIS data with ArcCatalog, map creation, data editing and visualization with ArcMap, and using 3D data with ArcScene and ArcGlobe. Additional topics may be introduced that will be covered in greater detail in other sessions, such as topology, geoprocessing, and cartography. This session will provide an excellent introduction to the desktop applications. Recommended for existing Workstation ArcInfo, ArcGIS 8x, or ArcView 3x users, or new users.

ArcGIS Raster Data Management ArcGIS provides a multitude of options for storage and manipulation of raster data both inside and outside of the geodatabase. This session will cover those options including, raster catalogs, raster datasets, managed and unmanaged raster catalogs, using the personal geodatabase to manage raster data, and storing raster data in ArcSDE. New features and enhancements to ArcMap and ArcCatalog as well as raster geoprocessing tools will also be covered. Recommended for those using raster data in ArcGIS.

Introduction to ArcIMS and ArcWeb Services ArcIMS is ESRI's product for the publishing of mapping information via the internet or an intranet. This session will cover ArcIMS architecture, components, capabilities, and enhancements at ArcIMS 9. New viewers, connectors, and improvements will be discussed, as well as a comparison of feature functionality with ArcGIS Server. ArcIMS extensions such as ArcMap Server, RouteServer, and Metadata Server, as well as the Portal Toolkit will also be part of this comprehensive session. The use and integration of ArcWeb Services into an internet mapping solution will also be covered. Recommended for those wishing to explore web-based map publishing.

Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS and Extensions With ArcGIS, users have a wide variety of core tools and extensions that make up a powerful spatial analysis platform to work with raster and vector data in a variety of ways. This session will provide an overview of the core tools such as the Spatial Statistics toolbox, and extension products, including Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, and Geostatistical Analyst. The new Network Analyst extension will also be introduced for working with transportation (and other) network datasets. Recommended for all ArcGIS users.

The ArcGIS 9 Geoprocessing Framework At ArcGIS 9, ESRI introduced a new framework for analyzing spatial data. The Geoprocessing Framework allows users, via graphic models, scripts, commands, and development tools, to analyze their spatial data in everyday problem solving tasks. This session will cover toolboxes and toolsets, the command line, working with Modelbuilder, and Python scripting. Recommended for all users.

Mapping and Cartography in ArcGIS ArcGIS offers many new and existing tools for creating high quality cartographic output. This session will cover tools and techniques including masking, label and annotation use, using ArcPress, ArcPublisher and ArcReader, and other tips for creating and manipulating maps. Recommended for all users.

Working with ArcGIS Topology At ArcGIS 8.3, users were introduced to the concept of geodatabase topology. This powerful tool can be used to provide a framework for spatial data integrity by establishing rules and relationships between and within feature classes in the geodatabase. This session will provide an overview of defining and using geodatabase topology and editing data participating in a topological relationship. Also covered will be the use of map topology on features that are not participating in geodatabase topology, but would benefit from editing in an environment that recognizes shared geometry. Recommended for all users.

Introduction to ArcSDE This session will introduce the concepts of the ArcGIS Spatial Data Engine. Data storage, DBMS issues, methods, and procedures for effectively using ArcSDE will be highlighted. Topics will include: an overview of the geodatabase in ArcSDE, changes at ArcSDE 9.1, creating and managing multi-user versioned geodatabases, and using ArcSDE data in a versioned editing environment. Recommended for existing ArcGIS users considering moving to a centralized spatial data store.

ArcSDE Tuning and Configuration This advanced session will cover ArcSDE database setup, tuning, configuration, and performance. Multi-user issues, raster storage, and database-specific topics will be covered. Recommended for existing ArcSDE users and/or managers wishing improve the performance and functionality of their systems.

Developing ArcGIS Engine Applications ArcGIS Engine is a robust model allowing ArcGIS to be embedded into other applications or building stand-alone application with ArcObjects. This advanced session will focus on the development frameworks in ArcGIS Engine. Development tools, techniques, samples and controls will be discussed and demonstrated. Recommended for developers versed in programming in .NET and /or Java.

Developing ArcGIS Server Applications ArcGIS Server is a framework for distributed GIS. ArcGIS Server can be set up for remotely accessing GIS data and functions for analysis and editing over a web site or other remote client. This advanced session will focus on the development frameworks in ArcGIS Server. Development tools, techniques, and deployment will be discussed. Recommended for developers versed in programming on .NET and /or Java.

Geodatabase Fundamentals This advanced session will focus on the basics of using the ArcGIS geodatabase. The geodatabase, either personal or enterprise provides many advantages over shapefiles and coverages. Topics will include the fundamentals of the geodatabase such as feature classes, feature datasets, and the correct setting of the spatial reference system, including projections and x/y coordinate domains. Geodatabase annotation, using domains and subtypes, geometric networks, relationship classes, and other structures that are unique to the geodatabase will be discussed. This session will also touch briefly on multi-user enterprise geodatabases, versioning, and conflict resolution however, the ArcSDE sessions will focus on these more in more detail. Recommended for users who have just started or are considering moving from shapefiles and coverages to using the Geodatabase.

Supercharging ArcGIS This session will focus on using the vast resource of sample applications and code included in the ArcGIS Developer Toolkit, and introduce the basics of programming with ArcObjects in the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) environment. Many users are already using sample applications, and this session will explore many of the more popular and lesser known tools and tidbits available both in the kit and online. ArcObjects will be introduced as a framework like AML or Avenue, to develop your own desktop tools using VBA. Recommended for all users interested in customizing ArcGIS and learning how to use ArcObjects, programming experience is helpful, but not required.