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In my classes, I break it down this way: Desktop SDE - comes with a Standard or Advanced license (Desktop), uses SQL Server Express, administered in Catalog or ArcCatalog, only works on Windows OS, total DB size:  10 GB, 3 concurrent users, only 1 can be editing at any given time. Workgroup SDE:  comes with ArcGIS for Server purchase, uses SQL Server Express, administered in Catalog or ArcCatalog, only works on Windows OS, total DB size:  10 GB, 10 concurrent users, all of whom can be editing at any given time. Enterprise SDE:  comes with ArcGIS for Server purchase, uses SQL Server/Oracle/DB2/Informix/PostgreSQL/Azure/others, requires DBA for database administration, works on Window/Linux, Unix, total DB size:  unlimited, unlimited connections There's more certainly but this should help clarify.  Let me know if you have further questions. Regards, Robert LeClairEsri-Denver ... View more

Ken - as you noticed, range domains do not have automatic validation.  This is by design.  To validate range domains, one must select some or all the features in the feature class and then select Validate Features on the Editor dropdown on the Editor toolbar. A possible workaround (and it only works in the attribute table view not the Attribute Editor) - "In order to warn the user when they are editing a table directly (for feature classes) you can check the 'Automatically validate records when editing' on the Tools | Options | Tables dialog in ArcMap.  After each edit on a table cell, validation is run and the user is warned each time they edit a value that is not allowed by domains. NOTE: Editing done via the field calcuator is done outside an edit session. Validation can only be triggered inside an edit session. - See more at: http://ideas.arcgis.com/ideaView?id=08730000000bn9XAAQ#comments" Good luck! Regards, Robert LeClair Esri-Denver ... View more

Julii, Great question!  I would strongly encourage you to pursue your GIS career as it's one of the more stable professions out there and there's quite a bit of career growth.  You are correct that ArcInfo Workstation and AML have gone the way of the dinosaur but you have a solid GIS foundation upon which to build.  I would recommend several things: Learn ArcGIS for Desktop:  There are several tutorial books from Esri Press that will assist you with self paced training.  The first is GIS Tuturial 1:  Basic Workbook 10.1 Edition..  There are GIS Tutorials 2 and 3 to build upon as well. Request a free 60-day evaluation copy of ArcGIS for Desktop or better yet invest in the ArcGIS for Home Use Program ($100 for Desktop Advanced plus many extensions).  Use the Home Use Program to build your skills. Learn all about ArcGIS Online and create a free Public account to build online maps. Find and get involved in an Esri User Group to network, build skills. Look over the GIS Jobs Clearinghouse to see what kind of jobs are out there and how much they're paying.  Don't forget the Esri also hires entry level positions as well! Search for internship opportunities within the public, private, and non-profit sectors.  Volunteer your GIS skills to build them. Develop a LinkedIn profile to build your online resume - use it to network within the GIS community. Since you're interested in San Diego, the Esri International Users Conference is in 1 week!  Kind of last minute I know, but you will be amazed by 14,000+ GIS professionals from all walks of life using ArcGIS.  Again, perfect networking opportunity. So in closing, I'd say pursue your GIS goal - it is certainly doable with time, education, and networking! Regards, Robert LeClair Esri-Denver ... View more