Tracking Server Client Options

With Tracking Server, you have a choice of which client application to use for viewing your data, and the best choice depends on the needs of your organization. If you need real-time data viewing with powerful analysis capabilities, you may want to use the ArcGIS Tracking Analyst extension to view your real-time data from Tracking Server. On the other hand, if you prefer a lightweight client and you don't require advanced analysis capabilities, a web-based viewing application such as Tracking Viewer might suit your needs better.

Viewing Data Using ArcGIS Tracking Analyst

If your operation requires the analysis capabilities available in ArcGIS Desktop, Tracking Analyst may be your best option. Tracking Analyst allows you to display, analyze, and manipulate real-time and fixed-time data with a variety of tools available with the extension. This offers the most functionality for real-time display and analysis. However, the performance of the real-time throughput will be affected by the platform running ArcMap or ArcGlobe.

Viewing Data Using Tracking Viewer

If your operation doesn't require the advanced analysis capabilities of Tracking Analyst, then Tracking Viewer may be your best option. Tracking Viewer is a lightweight web-based application provided with Tracking Server and designed for viewing tracking services from Tracking Server. It focuses on ease-of-use rather than complex analysis capabilities.

Viewing Data Using Custom Viewers

If your operation requires a fully customized viewing application for your real-time data, the Tracking Client SDK provides tools for creating custom viewing applications using technologies such as Flex, Silverlight, and Java. For more information, refer to the documentation included with the Tracking Client SDK.