Background

This document is the starting point for those ready to begin preparing content for sharing on ESRI’s Web GIS platform as implemented at Tall Timbers.  The IT/GIS group manages access to the Organization’s ArcGIS Online (AGOL) account in ESRI’s Geospatial cloud environment (https://talltimbers.maps.arcgis.com/), as well as, maintains an ArcGIS Enterprise Portal (https://pinemaps.ttrsgis.org/portal/home/) configured with ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise (11.1) software.  The Enterprise Portal is a key component in the Tall Timbers Geospatial Data Infrastructure (GDI) and functions as an on-premise implementation of ESRI’s AGOL environment.  The Portal and AGOL sites are available as platforms for sharing data, services and applications related to Tall Timbers' core functions and responsibilities.  These resources can be accessed internally and/or externally depending on need and configuration.  

 

The GDI and AGOL Organization are web-based systems that are designed for collaboration and sharing.  The systems are also shared environments as they allow multiple users, including the public, to log in, interact, create. and use content.  It is important to understand the implications and responsibilities of working within such a collaborative, shared environment.  Also, ESRI’s software licensing for Tall Timbers affords only a limited number of user accounts with privileges capable of creating and sharing content.  Reading and working through the tasks and sites outlined below should illustrate these responsibilities.

 

Prep List

Prior to creating and sharing content on the TT Web GIS, please review the steps and sites below.  

 

  • Follow the Roadmap:  Begin here and read though the TT Web GIS Best Practices document. 
  • Choose a Path: Use this document to understand the options for access to the TT Web GIS.
    • Tall Timbers AGOL Organizational Account:  Request membership in the Tall Timbers AGOL account if you choose a path that involves sharing/creating content from AGOL (AGOL Only or Hybrid).   
    • Tall Timbers GDI Account:  Request access if you choose a path that involves creating/sharing content from the GDI (GDI Only or Hybrid).
  • Start your Project: Describe and detail requirements to help the IT/GIS group better understand specific needs and better plan for resource usage.  
  • Create/Share Content:  You are now ready to start preparing data and content for publishing on the TT Web GIS. 
  • Test/Review/Edit:  Test access, test functionality, allow others to review and modify based on feedback.