ArcGIS Pro is the worlds leading desktop GIS application that enables users to map, edit, analyze, and share spatial data. When paired with an NVIDIA GPU, it significantly improves performance for rendering complex 3D visualizations and running computationally intensive tasks.
Windows 365 GPU-enabled cloud PCs offer a turnkey virtual desktop solution that allows users to leverage ArcGIS Pro and an NVIDIA GPU from any location. This environment provides powerful computing resources, including dedicated graphics processing units (GPUs), enabling users to easily access large vector, raster, LiDAR point clouds, 3D multipatches, and ArcGIS Online data. As a result, users enjoy a fantastic experience without the limitations of local hardware, while also benefiting from the flexibility and scalability needed to meet varying project demands.
Using ArcGIS Pro on Windows 365 GPU-enabled cloud PCs offers a powerful solution for GIS professionals. With the enhanced graphical processing capabilities, users can efficiently handle complex spatial analyses, create detailed maps, and visualize large datasets without the limitations of local hardware. Windows 365 GPU-enabled cloud PCs ensure accessibility from anywhere, allowing for seamless collaboration among team members.
The Microsoft Windows App provides a seamless remote desktop interface for users to interact with ArcGIS Pro. It ensures a smooth user experience through efficient resource allocation, allowing users to navigate even their most complex 3D datasets with ease. The integration of the Windows App with well-known Azure Virtual Technology was impressive. The ArcGIS Pro Performance Assessment Tool was utilized to evaluate the overall performance on Windows 365 Cloud PCs in conjunction with the Windows App. The performance closely matched that of a local system, featuring exceptionally smooth rendering offering an ideal user experience.
Windows 365 GPU-enabled cloud PCs come in 3 preconfigured options:
- Windows 365 GPU Standard
- Windows 365 GPU Super
- Windows 365 GPU Max
Each option offers exceptional features that cater to the needs of ArcGIS Pro users. For more information about the options that support ArcGIS Pro, please visit the following link:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/enterprise/gpu-cloud-pc
Conclusion:
Windows 365 GPU-enabled cloud PCs provide a flexible environment for accessing ArcGIS Pro and working with large spatial datasets, without relying on local hardware. While easy to administer and access, performance benchmarking by Esri confirms that Windows 365 Cloud PCs offer performance comparable to local systems, with exceptional rendering and overall user experience.
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