Connecting to GIS servers

You can work with many types of GIS servers. The first step in every case is to establish a connection to the GIS server in the Catalog window. This topic describes the steps for each type of GIS server.

Connecting to ArcGIS Server

Follow these steps to connect to ArcGIS Server in ArcMap, ArcScene, or ArcGlobe:

1. In the Catalog window, expand the GIS Servers node and double-click Add ArcGIS Server.
2. A wizard asks if you want to Use ArcGIS services or Manage GIS Services. Make your selection and click Next.
3. Enter the server URL and, if needed, a user name and password.
4. Click Finish to add a new ArcGIS Server connection node in your GIS Servers folder.

Connecting to ArcIMS

Here are the steps to connect to an ArcIMS server in ArcMap, ArcScene, or ArcGlobe:

1. In the Catalog window, expand the GIS Servers node and double-click Add ArcIMS Server.
2. The Add ArcIMS server dialog box appears. Type the ArcIMS server URL and other properties for your ArcIMS connection.

The ArcIMS server connection is added as an item in your GIS Servers tree view. You can expand and work with the services provided by this connection.

Connecting to WMS or WCS

Here are the steps to connect to WMS and WCS servers in ArcMap, ArcScene, or ArcGlobe:

1. In the Catalog window, expand the GIS Servers node and double-click Add WMS Server or Add WCS Server.
2. The Add WMS Server or Add WCS Server dialog box appears. Type the server URL and other properties for your connection.

The WMS or WCS server connection is added as an item in your GIS Servers tree view. You can expand and work with the services provided by this connection.