"}],"short_description":"Updated 9\/19\/23 with info on the new training course. Wondering what Kubernetes and cloud-native are all about, and how they relate to your GIS? ","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"Kubernetes is a popular topic at Esri, and lots of folks have questions about what that means for their ArcGIS Enterprise deployment or for their organization. Have you ever wondered if you should consider moving to ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes?<\/p>\n
Each year, we create the Esri User Conference (Esri UC) Q&A<\/a> from our users\u2019 feedback and queries. Even though this information is put out before the July User Conference, the information is useful for anyone who wants information about ArcGIS Enterprise year-round. Esri leadership and subject matter experts work together to answer a series of questions asked by our community, and these experts share their vision for the GIS industry and provide an update on the latest advancements in Esri technology.<\/p>\n This year, we had lots of questions about Kubernetes, and wanted to give you information to help guide your time in San Diego and beyond. Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes<\/a><\/span> is a cloud-native deployment option for ArcGIS Enterprise based on a microservices architecture and delivered through containerization. It can run on your cloud or on-premises environment.<\/p>\n Kubernetes<\/a><\/span> simplifies deployment and upgrades, provides resiliency, and scales resources dynamically. It keeps your GIS services responsive and highly available, while reducing administrative effort. This is a major strategic investment by Esri, and we believe it can help our customers address the rapidly increasing use of GIS in the world today.<\/p>\n For our customers who have a modern cloud strategy, ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes<\/a> provides several benefits. Administrators can enjoy fast, simplified deployment and upgrade experiences, which no longer require preparing and managing individual servers and virtual machines. You also receive increased visibility into the system\u2019s health, thanks to granular logging and metrics for individual system- and user-managed services.<\/p>\n Architects and IT teams appreciate that the system provides high availability out-of-the-box, without the need for multiple redundant servers, thanks to the built-in monitoring and recovery abilities of Kubernetes<\/a>. You can fine-tune system performance for resources you have availability today, and set up rules in advance for the software to auto-scale in response to spikes in demand.<\/p>\n End users will have a similar ArcGIS Enterprise experience no matter what technology is being used behind the scenes (Windows, Linux, or Kubernetes). However, you may notice indirect improvements such as consistent performance and system responsiveness that does not fluctuate even in times of high demand. This stability is another benefit of the resource management provided by Kubernetes orchestration.<\/p>\n IT managers may enjoy reduced infrastructure administrative costs. You can design resources for today\u2019s needs and scale in the future as needed, without needing standby compute or memory. See\u00a03 Things You Need to Know about ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Updated 9\/19\/23: \u00a0Esri’s new training course is here! <\/strong>This intensive course includes hands-on exercises, where you\u2019ll create a new ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes deployment and practice working with it. By the end, you’ll u<\/span>nderstand how to prepare for Kubernetes, considerations for moving to cloud native, and more. Visit the Esri Academy page to register for this 2-day instructor-led course.\u00a0<\/a> <\/strong>The next course begins on October 24, 2023.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\n1. What is ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n2. How will ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes benefit me?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n3. How can my team prepare for ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n