Migrating ArcGIS 9.3 to 10.1 javascript apis?

[awadhtripathi]

We have an older running ArcGIS 9.3 asp.NET application. Now we have installed 10.1 and started migrating. We had used Map Web Controls for displaying map in asp.net.Because there are some libraries deprecated in 10.1, in 10.1 environment, we got so many compilation errors. We solved one-by-one by commenting those codes. We do following things

1.    Removed all Map Web Controls/Toolbar Controls and other controls.


2.     We made a dummy class as "Map" with same properties and method for simulating older code and removing compilation errors.


3.     Removed "using ESRI.ArcGIS.ADF.Web.UI.WebControls" references.

My question is ,

2.     How much effort will required for migration?


3.     How can we compare with the older system, because 9.3 is no more available?


4.     We have used so many "ESRI.ArcGIS.ADF"'s client side apis also. What are the equivalent of those functions in 10.1 javascript apis?


5.     Is any good documentation available related to 9.3 to 10.1 migration.

[SunilPalkar]

Hi,

One of our client has same issue so followed following steps :

Part 1 : Installation (must part) :

-Upgraded ArcGIS Server (and all component) 9.x to 10.1 by taking backup of few folders and recreating few services (reason : Architecture change from 9.x to 10.x + more functionality in REST)

-Well tuned services and ArcSDE & updated security things for map services.

Part 2 : Web application

-ESRI has almost depreciated Web ADF so switched to ESRI API's  (Few users are still  using 10.0 with ADF). I know its very difficult to create from scratch. After redesigned system work flow and upgraded it with latest technology the web maps becomes more attractive.

-Choose JSAPI over flex reason light and easy+ no need to install additional plugin in web browser to work with Desktop and mobile platform


-No converter/no tool available to convert Web ADF logic to Web API's

I hope this helps you..