The Server Object Manager (SOM) and Server Object Container (SOC) can be installed on the same machine or on different machines. In this installation scenario, the Server Object Container will be installed on a separate machine to the Server Object Manager. You may install the Server Object Container on many machines. This topic only discusses installing the Server Object Container. You will need to install the Server Object Manager on another machine. The Server Object Manager manages the set of server objects that are distributed across one or more Server Object Container machines. See Installing Server Object Manager for more information on installing the Server Object Manager. To install the Server Object Manager and Server Object Container on the same machine, see Performing a typical installation.
ArcGIS Server can not be installed to the same location as any other ArcGIS product.
No other ArcGIS product can be installed as the ArcGIS Server user.
If ArcGIS Server is installed on a machine, you will only be able to install another ArcGIS product in single-user mode (not in multi-user mode).
ArcGIS Server Object Container requires an authorization file. Each machine installing this feature will require a valid authorization file. See To obtain an authorization file for more information.
If you installed ArcGIS Server Object Container, the installation will configure your machine using the authorization file you received from ESRI Customer Service.
Obtain an authorization file for the machine you will be installing ArcGIS Server Object Container on.
Verify that your site meets the system requirements. For system requirement information see Step 1: Verify your system requirements.
You are required to install ArcGIS Server as root, however you will be given an opportunity during the install process to assign the files to the SOC user. The user that you assign the files to must have full permissions to the ArcGIS Server installation directory. Group users and all others must have at least execute permissions to the ArcGIS Server installation directory.
Insert the ArcGIS Server for the Java Platform media into the appropriate drive and browse to Setup to launch the setup program.
LINUX USERS: It is recommended that you install ArcGIS Server for the Java Platform to a mounted drive. If you do not install ArcGIS Server for the Java Platform to a mounted drive, some files will be left after uninstall.
Installation location: The name of the installation directory should be in lowercase. The samples and data installed require the data path to be in lowercase.
The setup program will begin by providing you with a list of prerequisites that must be met in order to successfully set up and use ArcGIS Server. Clicking Next on this Introduction dialog will allow the setup program to verify that your machine meets these prerequisites.
During the installation you will be asked to read the license agreement and accept it, or exit if you don't agree with the terms.
The ArcGIS Server install allows you to select between a Complete or a Custom installation type. The Custom installation type will allow you to select individual features for installation. Select to install the Server Object Container. Uncheck all other features to not include them in the installation.
Features can be added at a later stage. To install other features see Installing ArcGIS Server overview. To install features at a later time see Adding additional installation components.
Specify the installation location
Installation location
The name of the installation directory should be in lowercase. The samples and data installed require the data path to be in lowercase.
The installation directory can not be the same as any other ArcGIS product.
At least 711 permissions are required for all directories in the path where ArcGIS Server will be installed.
Enter a fully qualified domain name
You are required to provide the fully qualified domain name of the machine you are installing on. The fully qualified domain name must be in the form of <hostname>.<domainname>.
Specify an account name
A user is required for setting file ownership, permissions and running processes. Provide the name an account. If the user does not already exist, the setup program will create a new user for you. It is recommended that you create this user account manually first. If you manually create the user account, the user must have at least 711 permissions to access the ArcGIS Server installation location. The user name should not be longer than 8 characters.
If the user account did not already exist, you will be prompted to provide a password in order for the setup to create the user account.
All files in the ArcGIS Server installation location will be owned by this user account.
Provide the SOM machine name
When installing just the SOC, the name of the SOM machine is required.
Authorize ArcGIS Server for use.
Each ArcGIS Server Object Container machine requires an authorization file. You can obtain an authorization file using this setup program. If you have already obtained your authorization file, this setup program will configure your machine using your authorization file.
A valid authorization file is required to be able to run container processes. To re-configure your machine with an updated authorization file, launch the authorization script from <ArcGIS Server installation location>/arcgis/scripts/authorizeSoftware
To successfully configure your machine using your authorization file:
Choose your Registration option
You can configure your machine using three methods:
I have installed my software and need to register it.
Select this option if you do not have an authorization file already. There are several methods to provide your registration information.
Select the registration method you would like to use. This is the method in which you will provide your registration information. After providing your registration information, your authorization file will be emailed to you.
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I have already registered the software and need to register additional options or extensions.
Select this option if you have already registered ArcGIS Server for use, but you would like to register additional options or extensions (if available). There are several methods to provide your registration information.
Select the registration method you would like to use. This is the method in which you will provide your registration information. After providing your registration information, your authorization file will be emailed to you.
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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 email), or you can 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, email, telephone or fax)
Feature name
Version number
Time-out date
Registration number
Authorization Code
To complete the installation, follow the directions on the screen.
The Server Object Manager must be installed and configured before ArcGIS Server for the Java Platform is successfully set up. See Installing ArcGIS Server Object Manager for information on installing the Server Object Manager on another machine.