Is your understanding of Cloud GIS a bit hazy? Does thinking about it leave you in a fog? We've designed GEOG 865, Cloud and Server GIS, to help you understand how all of the various pieces of architecture fit together. By the end of the class, you'll have a clear understanding of what a cloud architecture consists of, Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise suite of software, the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise on your own Amazon EC2, and how to consume cloud services to make online maps with Carto, Mapbox, and OGC services. Along the way, you will engage in some blue sky thinking in our weekly discussions about technology trends and directions.
At a Glance
Details
| Credits |
3.00
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|---|---|
| Topics |
Applications in GIS
Geospatial Programming and Software Development
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| Technologies |
Amazon Web Services
ArcGIS Enterprise
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Server
CARTO
Internet Information Services
Mapbox
Microsoft Windows
Portal for ArcGIS
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| Syllabus | GEOG 865 Sample Syllabus |
Upcoming Offerings
| Semester | Instructor |
|---|---|
| Fall 2, 2026 | Ryan Baxter, Ph.D. |
| Summer 2027 |
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What Our Students Say
GEOG 865 was one of the most helpful and practical classes.
“Many people reference the cloud, but few grasp the correct vocabulary to articulate the different types of cloud services that would most benefit their personal, business, or professional goals. Geog 865 was one of the most helpful and practical classes to better understand cloud technologies and trends for GIS-specific applications, from storage to app design. After taking this class, I'm better prepared to engage IT professionals in my organization to explore new and innovative ways of utilizing cloud services.”
— Brookelynn Constant
The material covered in GEOG 865 is fundamental.
“Geog 865 covers core knowledge features of the ArcGIS suite, and … the fundamentals of AWS and how it can be used within the ArcGIS environment. The material covered in Geog 865 is fundamental in any GIS user's skill set.”
— Harold Krivell