Can ArcGIS server run locally on disconnected iPad?

[KevenThibeault]

I have a client who wishes to load maps then use them while disconnected from any online servers.

Today my understanding is that iOS needs a 3g or wifi connection to the arcgis server to access any maps.

I could not see any references this capabilty in the forums or docs.

THANKS MUCH

[PaulLohr]

ArcGIS Server runs on a web server. No, it can't be run on an iPad. ArcGIS for iOS (the app or SDK) is run on the iPhone or iPad and connects to ArcGIS Server to use provided layers.

An iOS device could be made to run without an internet connection by creating an application with the SDK. The ArcGIS app that comes from the App Store can't do this. The SDK and the app are intended to be used with an internet connection.

[RickJones]

Check the OnlineOffline editing sample in the samples.

It show how to use an offline basemap,  and an offline feature layer.

That may be what you are looking for.

I've taken that approach, and managed to get 90% of my app offline. Queries and Tasks still need access to the server.