Adding a server object container in ArcCatalog

To add a server object container (SOC) machine in ArcCatalog or the Catalog window in ArcMap, follow these steps:

Steps:

1. Find the GIS Servers node in the Catalog tree and, if necessary, double-click your server to make a connection.
2. Once you've connected, right-click the name of your GIS server and click Server Properties.
3. Click the Hosts tab and click Add.
4. Type the Machine Name or click the browse button to locate it on the network.
   Caution:

   You must type the exact name of the machine. Do not type localhost.

5. Optionally, set a Capacity value. The default is unlimited capacity.

   Learn more about capacity

6. Optionally, add a Description for the machine.
7. Click OK.
8. Follow the same steps to add any other container machines you want to connect to the GIS server.