[GIS] ArcGIS Server 10 and Desktop 9.3 interoperability

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I want to install ArcGIS Server (AGS) 10 but our users only have ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.1.

So does Esri support:

  • Access/use AGS services from 10 in 9.3.1?
  • Manage (create services etc) AGS 10 from ArcCatalog 9.3.1?

I know you can use the web manager but our users are used to managing AGS from desktop.

Best Answer

You cannot administer ArcGIS Server 10 using an older version of ArcGIS Desktop. See the Migrating to 10 page in the help.

Also, if you upgrade any ArcSDE installations to ArcSDE 10, those servers will not support older desktop clients. See the Product Compatibility Matrix for ArcSDE.

However, consuming services between versions is generally supported. Some features at 10 may not be available at 9.X.

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