Authorize GIS server

This postinstallation option must be completed on machines installing server object containers.

Each ArcGIS server object container machine requires an authorization file. You can obtain an authorization file using this postinstallation setup option. If you have already obtained your authorization file, this postinstallation option configures your machine using your authorization file.

A valid authorization file is required to be able to run container processes. To reconfigure your machine with an updated authorization file, run through this postinstallation option again. To launch the postinstallation setup at a later time, go to Start > Program Files > ArcGIS > ArcGIS Server for the Microsoft .NET Framework > GIS Server Post Install.

To successfully configure your machine using your authorization file, do the following:

Choose your authorization option

You can configure your machine using three methods:

I have installed my software and need to authorize it.

Select this option if you do not have an authorization file already. There are several methods to provide your authorization information.

Select the authorization method you want to use. This is the method in which you will provide your authorization information. After providing your authorization information, your authorization file will be e-mailed to you.

Note:

Authorize with ESRI now using the Internet enables you to receive the authorization file immediately. It requires an Internet connection.

I have already authorized the software and need to authorize additional options or extensions.

Select this option if you have already authorized the GIS server for use but you want to authorize additional options or extensions (if available). There are several methods to provide your authorization information.

Select the registration method you want to use. This is the method in which you will provide your registration information. After providing your registration information, your authorization file will be e-mailed to you.

Note:

Authorize now using the Internet enables you to receive the authorization file immediately. It requires an Internet connection.

I have received an authorization file from ESRI and am now ready to finish the registration process.

Select this option if you have already received your authorization file from ESRI Customer Service. If you select this option, you can either browse to the location of the file (if you received the file by e-mail) or manually enter the authorization information.

If you chose the option to browse to an authorization file on disk, you are required to choose or enter the location of your authorization file that you received from Customer Service.

If you chose the option to manually enter the authorization information, you are required to provide the following information (this information can be obtained from the authorization file you received by mail, e-mail, telephone, or fax):

• Feature name
• Version number
• Time-out date
• Registration number
• Authorization code