Can I retrospectively install and configure ArcGIS Data Store on an already configured Server / Portal configuration?

[CharlieDoherty]

Hi,

We have had ArcGIS Server 10.4.1 and ArcGIS Portal 10.4.1 installed and running since August with ArcGIS Web Adapter installed on our web server.

I have recently been looking at creating story maps through Portal and notice to host the images I need to configure ArcGIS Data Store. This has been installed since August but never configured. If I configure this now to point to our 10.4.1 Server is this going to cause any problems or can I simply configure this and carry on as normal?

Thanks in advance for any responses they are much appreciated.

Thanks,
Charlie

[DerekLaw]

Hi Charlie,

Yes, you can install the ArcGIS Data Store after having already installed both the GIS Server and Portal for ArcGIS. After you install the ArcGIS Data Store, it becomes a managed data store for the GIS Server. If the GIS Server is federated with Portal for ArcGIS, you will have the option to make the Server site a hosting server for Portal.

> I have recently been looking at creating story maps through Portal and notice to host the images I need to configure ArcGIS Data Store.

Are you certain about this? I think the images can be hosted directly in the Portal for ArcGIS repository.

Hope this helps,