In 10.2.2 Server what is the best way to add annotation in a new service: In Map Anno or In a separate database Anno layer?

Question

I am building a new service in 10.2.2 and the service needs annotation to be displayed at a variety of scales.  In previous versions (10.0) I just created and kept the anno in the map.  Is that the recommended / easiest method?  Are there advantages to putting the anno layer into my SDE for a one-time fire and forget map service?

Thanks,

Jim

JayantaPoddar · Answer

Hi Jim,

Would you like to use the same anno layer in multiple maps/services? Then, it is wise to save it as a geodatabase annotation. You could also define its visibility scale range from the layer properties.

Thanks,

Jay