{"id":585239,"date":"2026-07-10T01:37:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T01:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=585239"},"modified":"2026-07-10T22:40:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T22:40:56","slug":"from-arc-curious-to-arc-confident-aec-enterprise-edition-part-2","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/from-arc-curious-to-arc-confident-aec-enterprise-edition-part-2","title":{"rendered":"From Arc-Curious to Arc-Confident: AEC Enterprise Edition (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-part-2-preparing-for-an-arcgis-enterprise-deployment\"><strong>Part 2: Preparing for an ArcGIS Enterprise Deployment<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_02_AdobeStock_205362047-1024x681.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_02_AdobeStock_205362047-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_02_AdobeStock_205362047-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_02_AdobeStock_205362047-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_02_AdobeStock_205362047-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_02_AdobeStock_205362047-2048x1363.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-you-ll-get-from-reading-part-2-of-this-blog\"><strong>Key Takeaways You\u2019ll Get from Reading Part 2 of This Blog:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparing for an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment entails an architecture review, content inventory, and migration planning.<\/li>\n\n<li>Esri and\/or partners can support you in your journey of preparing for and undergoing an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n<p>As you learned in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/from-arc-curious-to-arc-confident-aec-enterprise-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 1<\/a>, it\u2019s important to determine which environment best suits your organization\u2019s needs, and that ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online can work together in a hybrid environment.<\/p>\n\n<p>In Part 2, learn how a successful ArcGIS Enterprise deployment requires planning and preparation to ensure a stable, scalable, and secure GIS foundation. Thoughtful planning before installation\u2014such as assessing existing infrastructure, defining architecture and deployment patterns, and identifying security and integration needs\u2014helps reduce risk and avoid costly rework later. By taking the time to prepare, organizations can ensure their ArcGIS Enterprise environment is well\u2011positioned to support current workflows, while remaining flexible enough to grow with future demands.<\/p>\n\n<p>Esri&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/architecture.arcgis.com\/en\/\">ArcGIS Architecture Center<\/a> provides comprehensive guidance on architecture and technology foundations, system requirements, and best practices. This resource should be your first stop for technical planning and troubleshooting. Additionally, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.arcgis.com\/en\/documentation\/\">ArcGIS Enterprise documentation<\/a> for essentials on system architecture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-enterprise\/administration\/arcgis-enterprise-in-the-cloud-deployment-automation-tools-and-best-practices\">deployment tools<\/a>, security, operations, and sharing content.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_03_BaseDeployment-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_03_BaseDeployment-1.jpg 497w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_03_BaseDeployment-1-300x249.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ArcGIS Architecture Center provides information on common deployment patterns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Architecture Review<\/strong><br>Before implementation, an architecture review helps ensure the proposed solution aligns with business objectives, technical standards, and operational realities, while proactively identifying risks related to scalability, performance, security, and integration. By validating architectural decisions early, you can move into deployment with greater confidence that the system will support both current needs and future growth.<\/p>\n\n<p><br>An architecture review assists in identifying sizing requirements based upon your users and workloads, designing an appropriate deployment pattern, planning for integration points, and preparing for scalability. Review \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.arcgis.com\/en\/server\/latest\/deploy\/windows\/best-practices-for-system-architecture.htm\">Best practices for system architecture<\/a>\u201d; highlights below include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environment isolation:<\/strong> design your system to enable development and testing of new elements outside of the production environment<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Load balancing:<\/strong> include a load balancer component to improve server security, balance system use, and simplify service delivery<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Content delivery:<\/strong> consider the entire ArcGIS ecosystem and how you deliver content; separate operational and transactional users from public information users<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/administration\/making-sense-of-workload-separation-in-arcgis\"><strong>Workload separation<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> allocate workload traffic to appropriate server resources and isolate different geospatial functions based on resource use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_04_Isolation-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_04_Isolation-1.jpg 421w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_04_Isolation-1-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Environment isolation separates development and testing environments from the production environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Content Inventory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If you already have an existing ArcGIS organization, conducting a thorough inventory of your organization\u2019s existing content is a foundational step in preparing for successful migration planning. By understanding what content exists\u2014such as web maps, layers, apps, services, groups, and dependencies\u2014organizations can make informed decisions about what should be migrated, retired, redesigned, or replaced. A comprehensive inventory helps uncover usage patterns, ownership gaps, data quality issues, and technical constraints, ensuring that migration efforts are aligned with business priorities and that the resulting ArcGIS Enterprise environment is purposeful, streamlined, and ready to support future workflows. There are a variety of avenues to consider when conducting a comprehensive inventory of content:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-service tools: <\/strong>Use tools like dashboards and ArcGIS Online\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/administration\/supercharge-your-arcgis-online-organization-management-with-reports\">built-in reporting<\/a> to assess your content<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Leverage partner tools: <\/strong>Deploy search and indexing solutions, from our partner network, to understand your content landscape<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Partner or Professional Services engagement: <\/strong>For large, complex environments, consultants can help inventory and assess your content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_05_CreateReport-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_05_CreateReport-1.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_05_CreateReport-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_05_CreateReport-1-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In ArcGIS Online you can create six types of reports \u2013 member, item, credit, activity, item view count, and service usage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Migration Planning<\/strong><br>Migrating from ArcGIS Online to ArcGIS Enterprise requires thoughtful planning, especially for project-based organizations like AEC\u2019s (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Environmental Consulting). The following are key elements to consider:<\/p>\n\n<p><br><strong>Content Triage<\/strong><br>Not all content needs to migrate immediately or at all. Organize your content by priority:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active projects: <\/strong>Require immediate migration and careful testing to ensure no workflow disruption<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Upcoming projects:<\/strong> Can be migrated on a schedule before project kickoff<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Archive projects: <\/strong>May remain in ArcGIS Online or be archived offline to reduce migration complexity<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Mission critical projects: <\/strong>Cannot afford any downtime; require meticulous planning, redundancy, and potentially phased migration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><br><strong>Migration Strategies<\/strong><br>There are different methodologies and workflows for moving content. Your migration strategy may consist of multiple methodologies, depending on amount of content, type of content, infrastructure and resources available.&nbsp;<br><br><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_06_adobestock-294530283-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_06_adobestock-294530283-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_06_adobestock-294530283-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_06_adobestock-294530283-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_06_adobestock-294530283-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_06_adobestock-294530283-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Migrating content requires upfront planning and consideration of different migration tools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Methodologies to consider include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manual export and re-publish: <\/strong>for a small amount of data or applications that can be rebuilt quickly<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-enterprise\/administration\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-migrating-arcgis-content\"><strong>Scripting and automation<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>python scripts using ArcGIS API for Python can automate bulk migrations<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.assistant.esri-ps.com\/\"><strong>ArcGIS Assistant<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>web-based UI tool from Esri Professional Services that allows you to copy items between ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Third-party migration and backup tools such as <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/partners\/geo-jobe-a2T70000000TNRXEA4\"><strong>GEO Jobe<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/partners\/civiclens-a2Tf2000006QgbBEAS\"><strong>CivicLens<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>commercial tools can facilitate content migration with varying degrees of automation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_07_Migrating_Content_Flowchart-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_07_Migrating_Content_Flowchart-2.png 413w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_07_Migrating_Content_Flowchart-2-275x300.png 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-enterprise\/administration\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-migrating-arcgis-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog<\/a> on migrating content. This flowchart steps through different scenarios and recommendations to migrate your content across ArcGIS Enterprise organizations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Challenges and Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>As you build a migration strategy and plan, be aware ArcGIS Enterprise may not be at parity with ArcGIS Online:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not all ArcGIS Online item types have direct ArcGIS Enterprise equivalents<\/li>\n\n<li>Application configurations may need adjustment when pointing to ArcGIS Enterprise services<\/li>\n\n<li>Authentication and security models differ, requiring reconfiguration<\/li>\n\n<li>Sharing and collaboration settings need to be recreated in ArcGIS Enterprise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Get Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Many AEC firms will determine that performing a content inventory, planning for migration, performing the migration and\/or deploying ArcGIS Enterprise requires resources and expertise outside of the firm itself. There are a variety of pathways to get help, including training materials, Esri Partners that specialize in these capabilities, as well as Esri Professional Services. If you think you may need help, reach out to your Account Manager to discuss options that can fit your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_08_AdobeStock_101750714-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_08_AdobeStock_101750714-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_08_AdobeStock_101750714-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_08_AdobeStock_101750714-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_08_AdobeStock_101750714-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image_08_AdobeStock_101750714-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Work with your account team to identify the best path forward for implementation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Next Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review Esri\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/architecture.arcgis.com\/en\/\">ArcGIS Architecture Center<\/a> prior to deployment; get comfortable and familiar with the site and resources available.<\/li>\n\n<li>Perform an architecture review.<\/li>\n\n<li>Inventory your existing content.<\/li>\n\n<li>Plan for migration.<\/li>\n\n<li>Consider options, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/about\/partners\/find-partner\/search?services=System+Architecture+and+Design\">Partners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/professional-services\/overview\">Esri Professional Services<\/a>, for an architecture review, migration planning, and jumpstart deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-summary\">In Summary<\/h1>\n\n<p>Preparing for an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment is ultimately about reducing risk and setting the organization up for long-term success. By investing time upfront in an architecture review, gaining a clear understanding of your existing content, engaging stakeholders through a jumpstart, and planning thoughtfully for migration, AEC firms can avoid common pitfalls and accelerate time to value. This preparation ensures that ArcGIS Enterprise is not just deployed, but purpose-built to support project teams, integrate with enterprise systems, and scale as business needs evolve. With a strong foundation in place, your GIS platform becomes a strategic asset\u2014ready to support everything from day-to-day project delivery to enterprise-wide insight and innovation.<\/p>\n\n<p>Stay tuned for Part 3 of this blog series:&nbsp;<em>Managing &amp; Maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise<\/em><a><em>.<\/em><\/a><br><br><\/p>","protected":false},"author":171,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-585239","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","industry-architecture-engineering-and-construction"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>From Arc-Curious to Arc-Confident: AEC Enterprise Edition (Part 2)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/from-arc-curious-to-arc-confident-aec-enterprise-edition-part-2\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"From Arc-Curious to Arc-Confident: AEC Enterprise Edition (Part 2)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Part 2: Preparing for an ArcGIS Enterprise Deployment Key Takeaways You\u2019ll Get from Reading Part 2 of This Blog: Introduction As you learned in Part 1, it\u2019s important to determine which environment best suits your organization\u2019s needs, and that ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online can work together in a hybrid environment. 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