Publishing Geoprocessing Tool as GP Service on Image Server

[DominicReed]

Hello Good People!

I hope this message finds you well!

I’ve been working on a custom tool that integrates deep learning models and utilizes image server capabilities in ArcGIS. My goal is to publish this custom geoprocessing (GP) tool to an Image Server. However, I’ve encountered some challenges and couldn’t find clear documentation about whether publishing a GP tool on an Image Server is supported.

When I attempt to publish the tool to the Image Server, following the same process as I would for publishing on a GIS Server, the process fails. This leads me to wonder: Is it even possible to publish a GP tool on an Image Server, or is this not supported by its architecture?

If it’s not feasible to publish the tool directly on the Image Server, I’m considering an alternative. Could I publish the tool on a GIS Server instead and still utilize the GPU resources of my Image Server machine to power the deep learning models? My Image Server machine is equipped with a GPU, and I’d like to leverage its computational capabilities for processing tasks.

I’d appreciate any insights or guidance on whether this setup is achievable and the best way to proceed.

Thank you for your support!

[JoshuaBixby · Accepted solution]

I don't have an answer to your second question, maybe someone else does.

Regarding your first question, no, custom GP services cannot be published through an Image Server license.  Refer to Service Types section on page 8 of arcgis-enterprise-functionality-matrix-current.pdf, specifically footnote 7:

The only geoprocessing services that can be served are those that are preconfigured within the server; you cannot add  or modify geoprocessing services.

[DominicReed]

Thanks for your information!