topic Modern workflow for multi-year imagery mosaics: ArcMap → ArcGIS Pro / Enterprise / Image Server? in ArcGIS Image Server Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-image-server-questions/modern-workflow-for-multi-year-imagery-mosaics/m-p/1662081#M1780 <P>Hi everyone,</P><P>We have several years of imagery tiles that I used to process in <STRONG>ArcMap</STRONG> using the classic mosaic dataset workflow. It’s been a while since I’ve done this, and I’m looking to modernize the process using <STRONG>ArcGIS Pro</STRONG> and <STRONG>ArcGIS Enterprise</STRONG> (Portal + Server). We also have an <STRONG>Image Server license</STRONG>, and I’m wondering if that might make things easier compared to how we used to do it in ArcMap.</P><P>Here’s what our setup looks like:</P><UL><LI><P>We maintain an <STRONG>enterprise geodatabase</STRONG> with raster datasets totaling close to <STRONG>1 TB</STRONG> in size.</P></LI><LI><P>The imagery spans multiple years and was previously combined into mosaic datasets for organization-wide use.</P></LI><LI><P>Our environment includes <STRONG>Portal for ArcGIS</STRONG>, <STRONG>ArcGIS Server</STRONG>, and <STRONG>Image Server</STRONG> licensing.</P></LI><LI><P>Back when we used ArcMap, I often had to <STRONG>leave the mosaic dataset process running over the weekend</STRONG> because it took that long to build overviews and process all the tiles.</P></LI></UL><P>Now that we’re fully in ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise, I’d like to make sure we’re following <STRONG>current best practices</STRONG> for managing and publishing large imagery collections.</P><P>A few questions for anyone who’s done this recently:</P><OL><LI><P>What’s the <STRONG>recommended workflow</STRONG> in ArcGIS Pro / Enterprise for large, multi-year imagery collections (around 1 TB total)?</P><UL><LI><P>Still use mosaic datasets in an enterprise geodatabase and publish as an image service?</P></LI><LI><P>Cache as tiled imagery or serve dynamically?</P></LI></UL></LI><LI><P>Any <STRONG>tips for migrating</STRONG> older ArcMap mosaic datasets into ArcGIS Pro?</P><UL><LI><P>Things like path management, building overviews, compression, or tiling scheme changes?</P></LI></UL></LI><LI><P>Any <STRONG>performance recommendations</STRONG> for serving large imagery through Portal — for both web viewing and analysis (e.g., time slider or querying by year)?</P></LI></OL><P>I realize <STRONG>Image Server might be overkill</STRONG> for what we’re doing, but if it makes the management or publishing process easier, I’m open to going that route.</P><P>Appreciate any input, documentation links, or lessons learned from folks who’ve gone through this recently.</P> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:09:26 GMT JuneAcosta 2025-10-30T00:09:26Z Modern workflow for multi-year imagery mosaics: ArcMap → ArcGIS Pro / Enterprise / Image Server? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-image-server-questions/modern-workflow-for-multi-year-imagery-mosaics/m-p/1662081#M1780 <P>Hi everyone,</P><P>We have several years of imagery tiles that I used to process in <STRONG>ArcMap</STRONG> using the classic mosaic dataset workflow. It’s been a while since I’ve done this, and I’m looking to modernize the process using <STRONG>ArcGIS Pro</STRONG> and <STRONG>ArcGIS Enterprise</STRONG> (Portal + Server). We also have an <STRONG>Image Server license</STRONG>, and I’m wondering if that might make things easier compared to how we used to do it in ArcMap.</P><P>Here’s what our setup looks like:</P><UL><LI><P>We maintain an <STRONG>enterprise geodatabase</STRONG> with raster datasets totaling close to <STRONG>1 TB</STRONG> in size.</P></LI><LI><P>The imagery spans multiple years and was previously combined into mosaic datasets for organization-wide use.</P></LI><LI><P>Our environment includes <STRONG>Portal for ArcGIS</STRONG>, <STRONG>ArcGIS Server</STRONG>, and <STRONG>Image Server</STRONG> licensing.</P></LI><LI><P>Back when we used ArcMap, I often had to <STRONG>leave the mosaic dataset process running over the weekend</STRONG> because it took that long to build overviews and process all the tiles.</P></LI></UL><P>Now that we’re fully in ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise, I’d like to make sure we’re following <STRONG>current best practices</STRONG> for managing and publishing large imagery collections.</P><P>A few questions for anyone who’s done this recently:</P><OL><LI><P>What’s the <STRONG>recommended workflow</STRONG> in ArcGIS Pro / Enterprise for large, multi-year imagery collections (around 1 TB total)?</P><UL><LI><P>Still use mosaic datasets in an enterprise geodatabase and publish as an image service?</P></LI><LI><P>Cache as tiled imagery or serve dynamically?</P></LI></UL></LI><LI><P>Any <STRONG>tips for migrating</STRONG> older ArcMap mosaic datasets into ArcGIS Pro?</P><UL><LI><P>Things like path management, building overviews, compression, or tiling scheme changes?</P></LI></UL></LI><LI><P>Any <STRONG>performance recommendations</STRONG> for serving large imagery through Portal — for both web viewing and analysis (e.g., time slider or querying by year)?</P></LI></OL><P>I realize <STRONG>Image Server might be overkill</STRONG> for what we’re doing, but if it makes the management or publishing process easier, I’m open to going that route.</P><P>Appreciate any input, documentation links, or lessons learned from folks who’ve gone through this recently.</P> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:09:26 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-image-server-questions/modern-workflow-for-multi-year-imagery-mosaics/m-p/1662081#M1780 JuneAcosta 2025-10-30T00:09:26Z