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Version 9.3.1

• ArcGIS 9.3.1 SP1 Announcement - November 12, 2009
  This is an announcement for ArcGIS 9.3.1 SP1, planned to be available in December 2009, and contains a list of issues targeted for this upcoming release.
• ArcGIS 9.3.1 Announcement - February 13, 2009
  This is an announcement for ArcGIS 9.3.1, planned to be available in April/May 2009. See the list of issues targeted for the 9.3.1 update in the ‘ArcGIS 9.3.1 Announcement’ document linked below.

Version 9.3

• What's New In ArcGIS 9.3 - August 5, 2008
  ArcGIS 9.3 is the next major release. This document guides you through what is new in version 9.3 compared to 9.2.
• ArcIMS 9.3 Java Custom and Java Standard Viewers, ColdFusion Connector, and Platform Deprecation - July 29, 2008
  Important Notification: ArcIMS 9.3 Java Custom and Java Standard Viewers, ColdFusion Connector, and Platform Deprecation Notice.
• ESRI Software 9.3 Library Tutorials - ArcGIS Desktop - July 1, 2008
  These Core tutorials are intended to help you get started with ArcGIS 9.3.
• ArcIMS 9.3 Release Candidate System Requirements - May 8, 2008
  System requirements information for ArcIMS 9.3 Release Candidate.

Version 9.2

• Video Tutorial: Registering ESRI Server Products - February 13, 2007
  This video tutorial shows the step-by-step process of Registering ESRI Server Products (ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcSDE) through the ESRI Customer Service website. It also demonstrates what to do with the registration number (*.ECP File) in the post-installation.
• FAQ for compatibility among ArcGIS Server and ArcIMS products and versions - January 16, 2007
  This FAQ answers some common questions about compatibility between ArcGIS Server and ArcIMS products and versions. Topics covered included compatibility between products and versions, compatibility between servers and administration tools, Web ADF and application compatibility, and compatibility of clients connecting to services.
• ESRI Software 9.2 Library Tutorials - ArcGIS Desktop - November 8, 2006
  These Core tutorials are intended to help you get started with ArcGIS 9.2.
• What's New In ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 - November 3, 2006
  ArcGIS 9.2 is the next major release of ArcGIS Desktop. This document guides you through what is new in 9.2 compared to 9.1.
• ESRI Software 9.2 Library - What is ArcGIS - November 3, 2006
  This book discusses the critical GIS concepts that provide the foundation for ArcGIS. The various parts of ArcGIS and the role each part plays in a GIS is also discussed. This book is designed for both the new ArcGIS user and those already familiar with the software as it explains the functions and components of ArcGIS.
• ArcGIS 9.x - Product Licensing - May 12, 2005
  This document is intended to assist you with understanding the ESRI product licensing used in ArcGIS 9.0 and higher. Included is information on what is new with the ArcGIS 9 License Manager, what product licenses have changed, what Software Authorization is, what will be required of you, and how to license your new ArcGIS 9 applications.

Version 9.1

• FAQ for compatibility among ArcGIS Server and ArcIMS products and versions - January 16, 2007
  This FAQ answers some common questions about compatibility between ArcGIS Server and ArcIMS products and versions. Topics covered included compatibility between products and versions, compatibility between servers and administration tools, Web ADF and application compatibility, and compatibility of clients connecting to services.
• ArcIMS 9.1 Installation Guides - May 26, 2005
  The installation guides for ArcIMS 9.1 are available for download in PDF format. A WebHelp version of each document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcGIS 9.x - Product Licensing - May 12, 2005
  This document is intended to assist you with understanding the ESRI product licensing used in ArcGIS 9.0 and higher. Included is information on what is new with the ArcGIS 9 License Manager, what product licenses have changed, what Software Authorization is, what will be required of you, and how to license your new ArcGIS 9 applications.
• ESRI Software 9.1 Library - Using the ArcIMS Connectors - May 11, 2005
  These books and object model diagrams provide an overview of how to use the supported connectors to create ArcIMS Web-based applications.
• ESRI Software 9.1 Library - ArcIMS Interoperability - May 4, 2005
  These books cover how to to use the WMS and WFS Connectors. You can also download the user guide for the Data Delivery Extension.
• ESRI Software 9.1 Library - Customizing the ArcIMS Viewers - April 16, 2005
  These books explain the foundation for customizing the HTML Viewer, the Java Viewer, and the Metadata Explorer, three Web-based applications that come with ArcIMS.
• ESRI Software 9.1 Library - ArcIMS - April 16, 2005
  These general books on ArcIMS get you started with ArcIMS, explain how to create metadata services, and describe how to use ArcExplorer - Java Edition.
• ESRI Software 9.1 Library - What is ArcGIS? - April 16, 2005
  This book discusses the critical GIS concepts that provide the foundation for ArcGIS. The various parts of ArcGIS and the role each part plays in a GIS is also discussed. This book is designed for both the new ArcGIS user and those already familiar with the software as it explains the functions and components of ArcGIS.

Version 9.0.1

• ArcGIS 9.x - Product Licensing - May 12, 2005
  This document is intended to assist you with understanding the ESRI product licensing used in ArcGIS 9.0 and higher. Included is information on what is new with the ArcGIS 9 License Manager, what product licenses have changed, what Software Authorization is, what will be required of you, and how to license your new ArcGIS 9 applications.
• ArcGIS 9 - Hot Topics and Frequently Asked Questions - March 22, 2005
  The intent of this document is to provide a list of current Hot Topics with ArcGIS 9 and to quickly and briefly answer some of the more frequently asked questions about ArcGIS 9, while at the same time, directing you to specific documents to learn more. This document will be updated periodically as more questions are asked or new documentation becomes available. Updated on March 22, 2005.
• DTD for ArcIMS 9.0, 9.0 sp2, and 9.0.1 - March 18, 2005
  The DTD can be used to validate ArcXML during requests, responses, and when generating a map configuration file.
• Announcing ArcGIS 9.0.1 - December 15, 2004
  With the release of ArcGIS 9.0.1, ESRI extends the supported platforms for ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, and ArcReader from Windows-based operating systems to the Linux and Solaris platforms. ArcGIS 9.0.1 also updates the ArcIMS Web Map Service (WMS) Connector. Updated 12/15/04 to add ArcGIS Server compatibility note
• ArcGIS 9 - What's Next - December 14, 2004
  ArcGIS 9.1 is the next major release of the ArcGIS family of products. Previously, this release was announced as ArcGIS 9.0.2. However, due to additional features and functionality it was renamed ArcGIS 9.1.

Version 9.0

• ArcGIS 9.x - Product Licensing - May 12, 2005
  This document is intended to assist you with understanding the ESRI product licensing used in ArcGIS 9.0 and higher. Included is information on what is new with the ArcGIS 9 License Manager, what product licenses have changed, what Software Authorization is, what will be required of you, and how to license your new ArcGIS 9 applications.
• ArcGIS 9 - Hot Topics and Frequently Asked Questions - March 22, 2005
  The intent of this document is to provide a list of current Hot Topics with ArcGIS 9 and to quickly and briefly answer some of the more frequently asked questions about ArcGIS 9, while at the same time, directing you to specific documents to learn more. This document will be updated periodically as more questions are asked or new documentation becomes available. Updated on March 22, 2005.
• DTD for ArcIMS 9.0, 9.0 sp2, and 9.0.1 - March 18, 2005
  The DTD can be used to validate ArcXML during requests, responses, and when generating a map configuration file.
• ESRI Software 9.0 Library - Using the ArcIMS Connectors - March 18, 2005
  These books and object model diagrams provide an overview of how to use the supported connectors to create ArcIMS Web-based applications
• ArcGIS 9 - What's Next - December 14, 2004
  ArcGIS 9.1 is the next major release of the ArcGIS family of products. Previously, this release was announced as ArcGIS 9.0.2. However, due to additional features and functionality it was renamed ArcGIS 9.1.
• ESRI Software 9.0 Library - ArcIMS Data Delivery Extension (DDE) Reference Manual - September 21, 2004
  This book details the functionality of the ArcIMS Data Delivery Extension.
• ESRI Software 9.0 Library - ArcXML 9.0 Reference Guide - September 13, 2004
  This book describes ArcXML, ESRI's extensible markup language (XML) specification for publishing maps, data, and metadata. It provides a complete list of ArcXML elements with their parameters and valid values.
• Documentation updates for ArcIMS 9.0 patches and Service Packs - August 25, 2004
  The following list describes documentation updated since ArcIMS 9.0 was released. If you have not upgraded to ArcIMS Service Pack 1 as recommended, you should still download the latest "Creating and Using Metadata Services" and "Java Connector API Reference" as they have been significantly improved and all improvements apply to ArcIMS 9.0.
• ArcGIS Symbol Library - August 2, 2004
  The ArcGIS Symbol Library PDF documents provide a reference guide to the symbols available within ArcGIS. Each PDF contains the contents for a Style and you can use the PDF to search for symbols within the Style. Updated 8/2/04 for additional styles
• ESRI Software 9.0 Library - Customizing ArcIMS - June 14, 2004
  These books explain the foundation for customizing the HTML Viewer, the Java Viewer, and the Metadata Explorer, three Web-based applications that come with ArcIMS.
• ArcXML Programmer's Reference Guide 9.0 - June 8, 2004
  ArcXML is designed as the protocol for data exchange between the ArcIMS Spatial Server, Application Server, and Application Server Connectors. This online reference provides an overview of how to use ArcXML and a complete reference to all ArcXML elements. This version is for ArcIMS 9.0.
• ESRI Software 9.0 Library - ArcIMS 9.0 - June 8, 2004
  These books introduce you to ArcIMS, how to create metadata services, and to ArcExplorer - Java Edition. Updated June 4th, 2004 for final version of the "Creating and Using Metadata Services" book.
• ESRI Software 9.0 Library - What is ArcGIS? - May 12, 2004
  This book discusses the critical GIS concepts that provide the foundation for ArcGIS. The various parts of ArcGIS and the role each part plays in a GIS is also discussed. This book is designed for both the new ArcGIS user and those already familiar with the software as it explains the functions and components of ArcGIS.
• ArcIMS 9.0 Installation Guide - HP PA-RISC HP-UX - May 4, 2004
  Installation Guide for HP PA-RISC HP-UX platform in PDF format for ArcIMS 9.0. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 9.0 Installation Guide - IBM AIX - May 4, 2004
  Installation Guide for IBM AIX platforms in PDF format for ArcIMS 9.0. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 9.0 Installation Guide - Linux Red Hat - May 4, 2004
  Installation Guide for Lnux Red Hat platform in PDF format for ArcIMS 9.0. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 9.0 Installation Guide - Sun Solaris - May 4, 2004
  Installation Guide for Sun Solaris platforms in PDF format for ArcIMS 9.0. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 9.0 Installation Guide - Windows - May 4, 2004
  Installation Guide for Windows platforms in PDF format for ArcIMS 9.0. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.

Version 4.0.1

• ESRI Software 4.0.1 Library - ArcIMS 4.0.1 - June 8, 2004
  ArcXML is designed as the protocol for data exchange between the ArcIMS Spatial Server, Application Server, and Application Server Connectors. This online reference provides an overview of how to use ArcXML and a complete reference to all ArcXML elements. This version is for ArcIMS 4.0.1.
• ArcIMS 4.0.1 Installation Guide - Windows - May 4, 2004
  Installation Guide for Windows platforms in PDF format for ArcIMS 4.0.1. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ESRI Software 8.3 Library - What is ArcGIS? - January 9, 2004
  This document is intended to assist you with understanding the ESRI ArcGIS 8.3 product line.
• ArcIMS 4.0.1 Installation Guide - Sun Solaris - February 18, 2003
  Installation Guide for Sun Solaris in PDF format for ArcIMS 4.0.1. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4.0.1 Installation Guide - SGI IRIX - February 18, 2003
  Installation Guide for SGI IRIX in PDF format for ArcIMS 4.0.1. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4.0.1 Installation Guide - Linux Red Hat - February 18, 2003
  Installation Guide for Linux Red Hat in PDF format for ArcIMS 4.0.1. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4.0.1 Installation Guide - IBM AIX - February 18, 2003
  Installation Guide for IBM AIX in PDF format for ArcIMS 4.0.1. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4.0.1 Installation Guide - HP PA-RISC HP-UX - February 18, 2003
  Installation Guide for HP-UX platforms in PDF format for ArcIMS 4.0.1. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.

Version 4.0

• ArcIMS 4 Installation Guide - Windows - May 6, 2002
  Installation Guide for Windows platforms in PDF format for ArcIMS 4. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4 Installation Guide - Sun Solaris - May 6, 2002
  Installation Guide for Sun Solaris in PDF format for ArcIMS 4. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4 Installation Guide - Linux Red Hat - May 6, 2002
  Installation Guide for Linux Red Hat in PDF format for ArcIMS 4. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4 Installation Guide - IBM AIX - May 6, 2002
  Installation Guide for IBM AIX in PDF format for ArcIMS 4. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.
• ArcIMS 4 Installation Guide - HP PA-RISC HP-UX - May 6, 2002
  Installation Guide for HP-UX in PDF format for ArcIMS 4. A WebHelp version of this document is on the ArcIMS installation CD.