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ArcSDE

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What is ArcSDE?

ArcSDE (Spatial Database Engine) was Esri's technology that allowed ArcGIS to store and manage geographic data in a relational database management system (RDBMS). It acted as a gateway between ArcGIS and databases like Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and IBM Db2, enabling multi-user access and editing of spatial data. While ArcSDE as a standalone product has been retired, its core functionality is now integrated into the ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabase. It was commonly used to manage large geospatial datasets in enterprise environments where data integrity, security, and concurrent access were critical.

What other technologies are related to ArcSDE?

ArcSDE Competitor Technologies

TerraExplorer/Builder, especially when paired with Skyline's Globe Server, offers GIS data management and server-side capabilities, which can be seen as an alternative to ArcSDE for serving spatial data.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 98% (125) of relevant job posts
Socet Set is a photogrammetry software suite that may include its own spatial data management capabilities, serving as a potential alternative to ArcSDE for certain geospatial workflows.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 65% (112) of relevant job posts
Socet Set is a photogrammetry software suite that may include its own spatial data management capabilities, serving as a potential alternative to ArcSDE for certain geospatial workflows.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 45% (93) of relevant job posts
Oracle Spatial provides spatial database capabilities that directly compete with ArcSDE.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 8% (84) of relevant job posts

ArcSDE Complementary Technologies

ArcGIS Server directly leverages ArcSDE for enterprise geodatabase management and serving spatial data.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 15% (628) of relevant job posts
ArcObjects is the underlying development framework for ArcGIS and is used to interact with and manage data stored in ArcSDE geodatabases.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 25% (164) of relevant job posts
ArcGIS Enterprise relies on ArcSDE for enterprise geodatabase management, making it complementary.
mentioned alongside ArcSDE in 5% (357) of relevant job posts

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