ArcGIS Image Dedicated is a managed Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management, serving, processing, and analysis of imagery and raster data directly from Azure or AWS cloud storage. Esri oversees the dedicated servers, computing infrastructure, and software, assuring scalability.
ArcGIS Image Dedicated follows a quarterly release schedule. The March 2025 release of ArcGIS Image Dedicated introduces several enhancements and features to improve its functionality. For more recent updates, explore the Esri Community page dedicated to ArcGIS Image Dedicated.
Improved User Experience
- Upgrade to the Image Dedicated Web App: Users will interact with the new app, designed with an emphasis on providing an intuitive user experience. Comprehensive and user-friendly help documentation is included to assist users in efficiently navigating the app. Existing users are automatically redirected to the new app, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Data Storage Account Visibility for Non-administrator Users: Non-administrator users can view the list of data storage accounts created by administrators. This visibility allows them to be aware of the available data storage accounts and their aliases, enabling them to use these resources as needed.
- Detailed Deletion Confirmation Messages: Users receive comprehensive deletion confirmation notifications for Pro Machines and Data Storage Accounts. These messages include the alias of the Pro Machine and Data Storage Account, offering an extra layer of assurance for correct deletion.
- Pro Machine Cost Breakdown: Users can access the details of Pro Machine costs, which include a detailed breakdown of expenses for running instances and maintaining additional disk space.
- Real-Time Input Validation: To streamline the Imagery server creation process, the user-provided DNS prefix and Server Alias inputs are promptly validated. This approach prevents unnecessary submission attempts with invalid data.
- Retain Default Cloud Region: During a session, the previously chosen cloud region remains the default, making it easier to work within a preferred region.
Pro Machine Enhancements
- Improved Pro Machine Connectivity: Users can effortlessly start or connect to Pro Machines. The previous issue of limited cloud instance capacity, which led to job failures, has been addressed. This improvement was made possible by extending the startup time interval and recommending users retry their connection attempts.
- Improved Pro Machine Security: ArcGIS Pro 3.4 is the default for the new Pro Machines. These Pro Machines use Remote Desktop Gateway (a secure HTTPS connection through port 443) to enhance security and reliability. For a limited period, to facilitate backward compatibility, users can retain the option to connect directly to Pro Machines through the RDP port 3389.
Processing and Analysis
- New Deep Learning Geoprocessing Task: A new Deep Learning Geoprocessing task, called Classify Objects (Beta), is now available to the users. This tool enables users to initiate jobs that create a feature class or table, assigning each input object or feature a specific class or category label using Deep Learning in ArcGIS Image Dedicated. Users can submit deep learning jobs with their cloud-stored raster datasets and a deep learning model package (dlpk). The deep learning model packages can be from ArcGIS Online, or users can create their own. The tool provides a unique job ID for monitoring job status. Additionally, users can choose their preferred cloud provider, region, and machine type to suit their processing needs. Importantly, installing deep learning libraries or selecting GPU machine types is unnecessary when submitting deep learning jobs.
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