Class 5 - more geodatabases

INTRODUCTION

Today, we'll review the new geodatabase types available at 9.2 and continue with the ESRI Building Geodatabases tutorial.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Mostly a review from last class. We will be reviewing the different types of geodatabases available with ArcGIS 9.2 and the benefits of using geodatabases in your GIS work.

TERMS TO KNOW

• File Geodatabse
• Personal geodatabase
• Scalable or ArcSDE geodatabase
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)

CLASS DISCUSSION

Based around 2 podcasts from the ESRI Instructional Series Podcast

• Types of Geodatabases at ArcGIS 9.2

• An Overview of Geodatabases and Five Reasons Why You Should Use It

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Begin ESRI Building Geodatabase tutorial (Exercises 4 - 6)