Dashboards to Govern Your Current and Future Use of the ArcGIS … · Govern Your Current and...

Spatial Intelligence | Engineering Support | Enterprise Transformation

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Dashboards to Govern Your Current

and Future Use of the ArcGIS Platform

eBookModel Manager

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Summary

2Spatial Intelligence | Engineering Support | Enterprise Transformation

I. Model Manager eBook

II. Expanding Role of the ArcGIS Platform

III. Growing Complexity

IV. Managing Complexity with an Information Model

V. Using Information Model Dashboards

VI. The Model Manager Solution

VII. Model Manager Functionality

VIII. Typical Concept of Use

IX. Key Outcomes

X. Getting Started

XI. Implementation Choices

XII. Frequently Answered Questions

XIII. About Avineon

• This Model Manager eBook introduces you to an innovative approach for leveraging dashboards to improve the effectiveness, utilization, supportability, and value of the ArcGIS platform to your organization.

• The expanding role of the ArcGIS platform and its capabilities, through maps and various information products across the desktop, web, and mobile environments, are increasing the complexity of rolling out changes and upgrades. The legacy practices of metadata management, system design documents, and technical diagrams are no longer sufficient to maximize the value of such an integrated enterprise. This eBook introduces you to the information models concept using Avineon Model Manager, a tool for implementing and maintaining information model dashboards across your organization.

• This eBook introduces you to the Model Manager functionality, a typical concept of use, and key outcomes your team and organization can expect to see as a result of implementing information model dashboards. The steps needed to get started, your implementation choices, and some frequently answered questions are also covered in this eBook.

I. Model Manager eBook


The growth of the ArcGIS platform in an organization has expanded the role of GIS from a system of record to a system of engagement across an entire enterprise. This growth has manifested in several new ways including:

Scope of UseThe use of ArcGIS maps and apps in the office and the field has expanded in recent years from a map-making tool to a desktop, web, and mobile applications platform.

Users LoadsThe number of internal and external users continues to grow with the expansion of ArcGIS maps and apps.

Data TypesThe multi-faceted use of the ArcGIS platform for 2D, 3D, network, temporal, and imagery data continues to expand with the increasing scope of use.

Integrations Demand for the integration of ArcGIS Apps with other enterprise and cloud systems continues to expand from both a data and software perspective.

Mission CriticalityThe continuous increase in the business functions and business processes supported by ArcGIS is positioning the platform as a mission-critical system within the organization’s applications portfolio.

II. Expanding Role of the ArcGIS Platform



Information ProductsThe self-service and the administered use of ArcGIS apps have increased the rate at which information products (maps, web maps, web apps, reports, dashboards, workbooks, analysis models, etc.) grow.

ConfigurationsThe setup and use of information products and ArcGIS Apps are distributed across local, network, server, and cloud environments making it challenging to test configurations during software upgrades.

CustomizationsThe dependencies between ArcGIS customizations, data sources, and services are often hidden within the source code, python scripts, or database procedures, and not easy to discover for impact analysis during software upgrades.

As various stakeholders and business units realize the benefits of the ArcGIS platform, new use cases develop that evolve the initial vision of a GIS into a highly complex system.

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Maps (Symbology, Labeling, Definition Queries, Templates),

Dashboards, Reports

Apps, Domains, User Interfaces, Rules, Scripts, ETL

Desktop, Web and Mobile Apps, Interfaces



Dependencies

UseCases

FunctionsMapsApps

ReportsPython Scripts

Geoprocessing ModelsNotebooks

ETLsRules

Interfaces

Asset ManagementDesign and EngineeringOperations ManagementCustomer CareSales, etc.

GeodatabasesMap ServicesFeature ServicesClass/LayersSubtypesFields

GIS Teams

ITTeams

EndUsers

• How to visualize what parts of the ArcGIS platform are used across the enterprise?

• How to visualize dependencies between information products and data sources?

• What is the information product lifecycle?

• What is the application lifecycle?

• What are the service level agreements at an information product level?

• How to perform change impact analysis?

• What to test during software upgrades?


IV. Managing Complexity with an Information Model


Information ModelAs GIS projects are planned and executed, establishing and maintaining an information model with the dependencies between business, use case, service, and data aspects into

Documenting the DesignWhen employees and contractors work on GIS projects, the design is spread across multiple documents and diagrams, making it very challenging to visualize and understand how various parts of the ArcGIS platform are set up and used. It is also challenging to visualize the relationships between the business and the technologies that support it. As a result, it becomes difficult to answer questions such as:

• Which business functions and use cases are currently supported by the ArcGIS platform?

• Which fields are in use and for what purpose?

• What are the impacts on maps and apps if there is an interruption to a service or server?

a centralized information model improves efficiencies, simplifies knowledge transfer, and improves supportability.

Information model dashboards that illustrate the use of ArcGIS for measuring, representing, processing, exchanging, and visualizing elements of your business will encourage consensus and help to define your current and future GIS states. Dashboards that catalog and visualize use cases and dependencies provide an introductory snapshot of your GIS as it is used in your operations.

Model Manager streamlines dashboards to visualize aspects of your GIS including data model utilization, mapping source to target schemas, data model adaptations, servers/services supporting portal, DevOps estimates, and many others.

V. Using Information Model Dashboards


A dashboard illustrating the relationships between layers, subtypes, fields, and their utilization across use cases (information products, configurations, and customizations) in local, network and cloud ArcGIS environments.

Dependencies Dashboard

A dashboard showing business functions, business processes, and use cases (information products, configurations, and customizations) supported by ArcGIS.

Use Cases Dashboard

Also, it includes functionality for summarizing and comparing Portal, geodatabase schema, tracking data model adaptations, mapping of source to target schema, and advanced features for the implementation of ArcGIS Utility Network Management.

Use Cases and Dependencies

• Information Products

• Configurations

• Customizations

Multiple States of your GIS

• Now

• Next

• After Next

Model Manager provides functionality to organize, manage, and share information model dashboards for:

ArcGIS FilesGeodatabasesServicesPortalOnline

Your GIS Environment

ArcGIS Pro Add-In

Avineon Model Manager

ArcGIS DashboardsArcGIS Insights

Information Model Dashboards

Model Manager, from Avineon, is an ArcGIS Pro Add-In that supports establishing and maintaining information model dashboards for your ArcGIS implementation.

VI. The Model Manager Solution


To store information model

To read information model

To count items by type in selected ArcGIS Portal

To compare ArcGIS Portals and show differences

To create, update, and delete information models

To create, update, and delete use cases

To automate inventory of use cases and dependencies

To manually update dependencies

To estimate DevOps effort by use case

To count classes, subtypes, and fields in geodatabase

To compare geodatabases and show differences

To plan and track changes to your data model

To map source-to-target geodatabase schemas

To generate connectivity rules for Utility Network

To view Utility Network rules by category

To view Utility Network rules by asset type

ServicesRefreshSummaryCompareModelsUse CasesInventoryDependenciesEstimatesSummaryCompareAdaptationsMappingRulesPropertiesAssets

Portal

Information Model

Data Model

Network Model

Button Functionality

VII. Model Manager Functionality


VIII. Typical Concept of Use

GIS and IT staff usually serve as the primary owners for creating and maintaining the enterprise information model. As use cases (maps, web maps, apps, reports, dashboards, interfaces, etc.) are planned, designed, developed, and deployed they are entered into the information model either by designated individuals or by the owner of each use case. The information model is visualized and analyzed using information model dashboards by stakeholders across the enterprise.

Employees and ContractorsAnalystAdministratorArchitectScrum MasterSoftware EngineerProgrammerPower UserTester

Business FunctionsUse CasesDependencies

FilesGeodatabasesServices/ClassesSubtypes Fields

Avineon Model Manager

ArcGIS Pro Add-In

Information Model

ArcGIS Portal or ArcGIS Online

GIS StaffIT StaffManagersSupervisorsExecutives

Information Model Dashboards

ArcGIS DashboardsArcGIS Insights


Easily communicate the value provided by GIS in the current and future state

• Visibility into the overall value provided by GIS from end-users to executives is essential to garnering the needed support from all stakeholders

• Visibility is essential to minimize duplication and foster re-use

• Visibility is essential to recognize opportunities, and plan for the future state of use

• Visibility is essential to align capabilities with digital and IT strategies

• Visibility is crucial for sustaining the staffing, infrastructure, and budget needed to meet end-user expectations

Simplify the impact analysis caused by changes to the data model and use cases

• Proactive identification of impact across the following use cases and underlying dependencies improves collaboration between:

º Programmer Use Cases

º Analyst Use Cases

º Architect Use Cases

º Database Administrator Use Cases

º Portal Administrator Use Cases

º End-User Use Cases

• Plan and optimize the availability and use of environments and services

Reduce risks and improve predictability during GIS projects

• Develop precise estimates for necessary work

• Understand the interdependencies between multiple GIS development and integration workstreams

IX. Key Outcomes


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Model Manager is available through ArcGIS Marketplace. It is accessible through a 30-day free trial, annual subscription license, and perpetual license according to your business needs.

X. Getting Started


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XI. Implementation Choices

Self-Service ImplementationYou rely on online help to understand and use Model Manager once Avineon activates the license.

The support is limited to an orientation call and five online tickets or technical request calls.

Guided Implementation Expert consultants from Avineon are scheduled to guide your GIS and IT staff through the implementation of Model Manager over a few weeks or up to a few months according to your availability, priorities, and business needs. These consultant services include:

• Project Management

• Concept of Use Development

• Architectural Choices and Recommendations

• Installation

• Dashboard Setup and Configuration

• Train The Trainer

• Role-Based Training

• Transition and Handoff

Evaluation

Self-ServiceImplementation

GuidedImplementation


Q1. Who uses Model Manager?Model Manager is used by GIS and IT professionals responsible for the configuration and customization of ArcGIS across any industry.

Q2. How long does it take to install?The installation of Model Manager takes approximately 15 minutes.

Q3. How long does it take to enter the governance data for dashboards?It depends on the number of high-level use cases (business functions, business processes, workflows, etc.) and low-level use cases (maps, apps, reports, etc.) supported by your GIS. Model Manager provides automation to inventory use cases and dependencies in many cases.

Q4. Where is the data stored?The data entered and updated by Model Manager is stored at the ArcGIS Portal or the ArcGIS Online account of your choice.

Q5. Where are the governance dashboards hosted?You can choose to host these governance dashboards at your ArcGIS Portal or ArcGIS Online.

Q6. How long does it take to create the dashboards?The quick-start package from Avineon includes professional services to set up and train your team with the use of Model Manager and maintain the governance dashboards. It typically takes a week to configure and refine dashboards in collaboration with your team.

Q7. How do I use Model Manager?Please contact us at [email protected] to request access to user guides.

XII. Frequently Answered Questions


XIII. About Avineon


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