How to Create a Versioned Geodatabase?

Question

Hello,

I was looking for the steps on how to create a versioned geodatabase?  We will have multiple users within on geodatabase, and we would also like to mange/keep track of any edits.  Does anyone know the steps for this or where I might find them?  Also, is this only available with SDE?

Thank you!

ChrisDonohue__GISP · Answer

Versioning is only available in an enterprise geodatabase/ArcSDE.

Important Caution - if you are using File and/or Personal Geodatabases, be very careful to ensure that only one person is in one at a time.  If multiple people tap into the same File or Personal Geodatabase at the same time, it often will become corrupted.  This is surprisingly easy to do.  Clear communication is key.  Note that their is no automated, easy way to see if a File or Personal Geodatabase is in use.  Though there are some suggestions:

Is there any "Geodatabase in use" checking software out there?

Chris Donohue, GISP

ChadKopplin · Answer

Here is a link to the steps for creating a versioned geodatabase.

http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#/Creating_versions_and_setting_permissions/002700000010000000/

JayantaPoddar · Answer

Hi Kenric,

Maybe this will help

Version Creation example

About tracking an editor's changes to data—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop