topic Re: ArcGIS Data storage in ArcGIS for SharePoint Questions

ArcGIS Data storage

eshorvath — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:44:58 GMT

We are needing to store data somewhere that multiple computers can access. Is Sharepoint an option if we dont want to use ArcGIS online? How to set up if so?

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

AustinAverill — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:47:38 GMT

How much data? And is this a static set of data or something that will be subject to changes?

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

eshorvath — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:09:36 GMT

I would guess less than 1TB. And a lot of it would need to be editable. Is there a second option for data that isnt needing to be edited? I am new to this, new age ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

AustinAverill — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:36:08 GMT

Is this spatial data or something else?

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

ThomasHoman — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:35:34 GMT

Static, non-edited data might be ok on SharePoint. Just make sure you have appropriate attribute as well as spatial indexes to improve drawing/query speed.

If you are looking at multi-user concurrent editing then SharePoint may not be the best bet as it is not much better than a standard network share from a database perspective. You really should consider a backend database like MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, ... that can adequately handle the multiple edits and present data in an unlocked fashion.

File geodatabases can be used for multiple edits on SharePoint (or other local resource) IF everyone stays in their own area. https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/can-multiple-users-edit-a-file-geodatabase-at-the-same--000012031

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

eshorvath — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:24:36 GMT

So, what would be the best? A GIS professor just told me Google Drive?

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

eshorvath — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:10:04 GMT

Mostly spatial. But could be anything GIS related.

Re: ArcGIS Data storage

AustinAverill — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:49:13 GMT

The best would ultimately be some form of database as @Thomas3 suggested. This will cost money in cloud resources, but for the amount of data and editing capabilities you would need, this is the way. (unless your college has some resource where you can deploy databases on their dime.)