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Installing ArcGIS Desktop

The typical method for installing ArcGIS Desktop is to borrow install media (DVD) from Media Services at Bailey-Howe Library (or from the Spatial Analysis Lab in 220 Aiken) and install as per the instructions below.  Alternatively, faculty or staff who are doing a complete install on a computer connected to the UVM network can use the new network installer also described below.  Computers configured to serve their own ArcGIS license will need to have License Manager installed, which requires the install media.

To install the software, follow instructions below or watch the ArcGIS 9.3.1 installation video (UVM NetID required).

ArcGIS Installation Instructions (DVD)

Before installing ArcGIS, determine whether you will need to install the license manager. If your computer will always be on campus (or connected to the UVM network by way of the VPN client) then you do NOT need to install the license manager. If, on the other hand, you will be using ArcGIS on a laptop in the field or other location without access to the UVM network then you will need to install license manager software on your computer before installing ArcGIS Desktop. (License manager instructions can be found below.)

1. If you are upgrading, first uninstall the older version of ArcGIS (also uninstall Python)
2. If necessary, install the license manager software
3. Insert the DVD; if nothing starts automatically, browse to the disc and run autorun.exe
4. Install for Individual Use
5. Select Network license server and enter arclm.uvm.edu for server (OR if you installed License Manager then enter your computer name here instead)
6. Install at the Arc/Info level if you want access to editing and geoprocessing tools
7. Accept the license agreement
8. Select Complete install unless you're certain you don't need everything
9. Keep the default directory for Python
10. When finished, we recommend you upgrade the 9.3 installation to version 9.3.1 by borrowing (or downloading [560 MB!]) and installing the update package (which installs with minimal user input just like a service pack)

ArcGIS Installation Instructions (network)

To run a complete ArcGIS Desktop install at the Arc/Info level for use with the UVM license server (and without all the prompts, i.e., an unattended install) follow these steps.  This requires a faculty/staff login.  As of 29 October 2008 this gets you version 9.3 (Service Packs are highly recommended and easy to install after your ArcGIS install has completed).

1. Right-click "My Computer" and Map Network Drive using this path: \\toast.campus.ad.uvm.edu\deploy$\Applications\ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 9.3
   and your UVM NetID (you will have to precede your NetID with campus\ if your computer is not part of the CAMPUS [Active Directory] domain)
2. Run (double-click) Install_ArcGIS
3. When finished, we recommend you upgrade the 9.3 installation to version 9.3.1 by borrowing (or downloading [560 MB!]) and installing the update package (which installs with minimal user input just like a service pack)

ArcGIS Patches and Service Packs

It is generally a good idea to install the latest service pack after installing ESRI software. As of May 2009, no service packs are necessary for systems that have been upgraded to version 9.3.1 (which includes everything from service pack 1 for version 9.3). There are patches that you might want to install, so please check to see what's available for your current version on the Patches and Service Packs list.

For systems not yet at version 9.3.1, the current service pack for ArcGIS Desktop 9.3 is SP1, which can be downloaded here. Click on "Installing this Service Pack on Windows" and scroll down until you see a list of files for download. You'll want the file named "ArcGISDesktop93sp1.msp", which you can run by double-clicking after download is complete. You might also consider downloading the Help updates (ArcGISDesktopHelp93sp1.msp). This file will bring your ArcGIS help files up to date. It is a big download and may not be necessary if you use the web-based help that is regularly updated.

Systems still running version 9.2 should have service pack 6. Anything less (older) than that will likely be problematic, and you may be asked to upgrade if you need technical support.

ArcGIS License Manager Installation Instructions

Laptops or other UVM computers that will not always have access to the UVM network can still run ArcGIS Desktop if License Manager is also installed. Note that you do NOT need to install License Manager if your computer will always be connected to the UVM network where it can communicate with the central network license manager hosted by ETS. Two methods are available for doing this — sentinel/hardware key and keyless licenses. In both cases you will need to request a license file and then install the License Manager:

1. Download the ArcGIS License Manager installer. Select the "keyless" installer (LMSetupKeyless.exe) if you will not be using a hardware key (the License Manager for sentinel key licenses can also be installed from the ArcGIS Desktop DVD, but we recommend downloading the latest installer).
2. Run the License Manager installer (you must have Administrator privileges)
3. Use the "browse" button to locate your license file as shown
   
4. Click through the next couple of windows to begin the install
5. Install ArcGIS Desktop as per instructions above (if not already installed)
6. If ArcGIS Desktop is already installed then put your computer name in the License Manager input box as shown(found via right-clicking "My Computer" and selecting "Properties" and then the "Computer Name" tab):
   

Last modified October 26 2009 02:08 PM