topic Re: Can I delete original data if its cached? in ArcGIS Enterprise Questions

Can I delete original data if its cached?

ShawnCarson — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:47:14 GMT

Once I cache my data can I then delete the original data from its location? I am using the service in a number of apps but want to now remove the original data (referenced in my mxd) as it takes up a lot of space. Its an image and won't change.

Thanks, Shawn

Re: Can I delete original data if its cached?

AnthonyGiles — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:56:05 GMT

Shawn,

Yes you can, I would make sure you keep a back up though just in case.

Regards

Anthony

Re: Can I delete original data if its cached?

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:03:32 GMT

Shawn,

another suggestion, edit the MXD (after making a backup) and remove the layers there too. This will prevent any attempt to query or identify the now deleted/moved data. I do this especially for basemaps, leaving just enough in the mxd to provide the area if interest in case I have to restart the service Or republish (e.g. If on a new server or version). That is, simple mxd.....service drawn/supplied just from the cache.

Re: Can I delete original data if its cached?

ShawnCarson — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:25:58 GMT

Thank you Anthony and Rebecca. I will have lots of space available now.