ArcGIS Server 10.7.1: What is the best practice for storing cached map service?

JamalNUMAN

ArcGIS Server 10.7.1: What is the best practice for storing cached map service?

 

I couldn’t figure out regarding the best practice for storing cached map service:

 

Which one is better: NAS, SAN, local file storage or other?

In case of slow performance, what could be the reason: CPU, RAM, Network, number of instances, or something else?

RachelSears

Hi Jamal,

For cache storage, a directory local to the ArcGIS Server machine will usually be the fastest/best performing as long as it has enough disk space to hold the cache, as it does not need to access the cache tiles over the network. Placing identical file geodatabases on each server machine (if you are using a multi-machine deployment) usually performs the best for caching workflows.

• Data storage considerations for an ArcGIS Server site—ArcGIS Server | Documentation for ArcGIS Enterprise (see section: File Geodatabases and Map Caching)
• Tips and best practices for map caches—ArcGIS Server | Documentation for ArcGIS Enterprise 

If you are experiencing slow performance, it could be network or system resources as you stated above, but it could also be caused by an antivirus or threat scanning software. Make sure the cache directory folder is added as an exception to your antivirus.

Hope this helps.

Rachel