The following list of skills measured is provided to familiarize candidates with topics covered on the exam and to help guide exam preparation. We recommend candidates review this list and assess their knowledge of each skill. Specific preparation resources are available to assist with refreshing in areas where any knowledge gaps are found.
Implement and Deploy a Solution- Describe the ArcGIS for Server software components
- Given implementation specifications, determine which deployment model, including hardware, software, networking and security components, is appropriate
- Identify the appropriate license requirement for a given set of ArcGIS for Server capabilities
- Explain the installation process of an ArcGIS for Server system
- Explain the ArcGIS configuration options, to include data, client, and web service connections, and service properties
- Given installation specifications, determine which ArcGIS configuration options are appropriate to meet requirements
- Identify methods of verifying a working installation of ArcGIS for Server
- Describe methods of implementing security within an ArcGIS for Server installation
- Describe key security concepts relating to ArcGIS for Server
- Identify appropriate tools to complete a maintenance task
- Determine the necessary workflow(s) to monitor and maintain the health of ArcGIS for Server
- Determine the necessary steps to complete an ArcGIS for Server maintenance task
- Determine how to upgrade to ArcGIS 10.3 for Server
- Perform administrative operations on a server using the Admin API
Troubleshoot Problems with ArcGIS Server- Gather and interpret log messages
- Given a scenario, determine in which component of an ArcGIS for Server implementation a problem exists
- Given an ArcGIS for Server implementation problem, determine an appropriate resolution
- Given a configuration change, predict a likely outcome
- Identify common issues that can impact performance
- Given a service performance issue, determine the problem and recommend an appropriate resolution
Prepare and Publish Services- Describe the purpose of service types and their related capabilities, features, and functions
- Given a scenario, evaluate the service types and capabilities to meet functional requirements
- Describe the purpose, structure, benefits, and limitations of caching
- Compare and contrast the different caching options
- Describe strategies for building and maintaining map caches
- Describe access permissions and software requirements for data sources
- Given a scenario, determine data sources, connection types, and data store management
- Determine the map service properties to optimize performance
Install, Configure, and Manage Portal for ArcGIS
- Describe the installation and licensing of a Portal for ArcGIS configuration
- Determine the process for building a hosted portal configuration
- Describe methods of implementing security within a Portal for ArcGIS installation
- Determine the necessary steps to complete a Portal for ArcGIS maintenance task
- Determine the administrative tasks on Portal for ArcGIS using the Portal API
- Describe methods of verifying a working installation for Portal for ArcGIS
- Given a Portal for ArcGIS implementation issue, determine the problem and recommend an appropriate resolution
- Describe the concepts used in Portal for ArcGIS
