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In short, why does ArcGIS server copy my mxd and create the msd in the arcgissystem\arcgisinput\ folder? is there a way to change this and just have one copy of the mxd or am i forced to run the overwrite service workflow?
In short, why does ArcGIS server copy my mxd and create the msd in the arcgissystem\arcgisinput\ folder? is there a way to change this and just have one copy of the mxd or am i forced to run the overwrite service workflow?
Going from version 10.0 to 10.1, this internally maintained data illustrates that there has been complexity added to ArcGIS Server without adding value to the product (from my perspective). At version 10.0, creating a web service required less setup, modifying the service was not a hassle, and the process was understandable.
Hi Paul,
> Going from version 10.0 to 10.1, this internally maintained data illustrates that there has been complexity added to ArcGIS Server without adding value to the product (from my perspective).
FYI, ArcGIS 10.1 for Server (and subsequent releases) has a completely new architecture than earlier releases of ArcGIS Server (e.g., 10.0 or earlier). There are many benefits such as: 64-bit processes, easier installation, easier to manage and configure, etc. You can learn more:
ArcGIS for Server 101 ArcUser technical article
Regarding the specific reason why Server makes a copy of the mxd when you publish content, it is there in case you may want to re-publish the service and/or replicate it sometime in the future.
Hope this helps,