The geodatabase is the foundation from which your data model is built. It acts as a storage container to house your collection of geographic datasets. It also offers an array of tools and data design features to help you model real-world features and behavior.
There are three types of geodatabases supported in ArcGIS Pro: file, mobile, and enterprise geodatabases.
File geodatabase
The file geodatabase (.gdb) is the default geodatabase for your ArcGIS Pro projects. It exists as a collection of files in a folder on disk that store spatial and nonspatial data. It is a simple and scalable solution that can be used across operating systems. They can also be compressed to a read-only format to reduce storage requirements.
Geodatabase: An overview
We will explore various aspects of the geodatabase information model that enhance your data with spatial and relational integrity rules, data validation, business logic and advanced behavior.
Technical workshop - UC2023 🕑 1 hour
Build a geodatabase to support Salzburg tourism
Use a geodatabase to create, store, and manage geographic datasets for Salzburg, Austria.
Tutorial 🕑 1 hour
What's new with geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro 3.1
Check out this blog for a quick preview on some the geodatabase enhancements available in the ArcGIS Pro 3.1 release.
Blog article 🕑 5 min
Locked by another application using ArcPy and a file geodatabase
Data management tips and tricks for managing locks in a temporary file geodatabase with automated workflows.
Blog article 🕑 7 min
Guide to the File Geodatabase API
This blog covers the ins and outs of the File Geodatabase API.
Blog article 🕑 2 min
Mobile geodatabase
The mobile geodatabase (.geodatabase) facilitates mobile and offline workflows. It is stored in a SQLite database as a single file on disk making it easily sharable and an efficient data exchange format.
Why personal geodatabases are not in ArcGIS Pro
Part 1 - Learn why personal geodatabases are not supported within ArcGIS Pro and options available to access and use this data moving forward.
Blog article 🕑 15 min
Look at mobile geodatabases go!
Introducing mobile geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro 2.7.
Blog article 🕑 8 min
New controller datasets supported in the mobile geodatabase
New added support for mobile geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro 2.9.
Blog article 🕑 10 min
Sharing workflows from a mobile geodatabase
Learn more about the sharing capabilities from a mobile geodatabase supported with ArcGIS Pro 3.0.
Blog article 🕑 7 min
Mobile geodatabase enhancements in ArcGIS Pro 3.0
Learn more about the mobile geodatabase enhancements in ArcGIS Pro 3.0.
Blog article 🕑 5 min
Tools to migrate a personal geodatabase to a file or mobile geodatabase
Part 3 - Learn how to access and use a set of sample tools to migrate a personal geodatabase to a file geodatabase or a mobile geodatabase.
Blog article 🕑 20 min
Enterprise geodatabase
Enterprise geodatabases allow for large scale deployments and more advanced, multiuser editing workflows. They are stored in and leverage the following relational database management systems: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM Db2, and SAP HANA.
Enterprise geodatabase: An introduction
This session will provide an overview of enterprise geodatabases. It will introduce you to the basics of creating an enterprise geodatabase, loading and securing data, editing, multi-users, and performing essential administration tasks.
Technical Workshop - UC2023 🕑 1 hour
Deploy an enterprise geodatabase for real estate
Learn how to deploy a multiuser geodatabase in SQL Server for a small real estate business in Linn County, Iowa.
Tutorial 🕑 40 min
Create an on-premises PostGIS geodatabase in PostgreSQL
Create a geodatabase in an on-premises PostgreSQL database without configuring the ST_Geometry spatial type.
Blog article 🕑 7 min
ArcGIS clients and DBMS upgrade considerations
This blog details a workflow example for upgrading ArcGIS clients and the database version in an organization.
Blog article 🕑 10 min
Database Connection dialog updates for ArcGIS Pro 3.2
Discover the enhancements made to the Database Connection dialog available in the ArcGIS Pro 3.2 release.
Blog article 🕑 5 min
An introduction to query layers
Explore query layers capabilities in ArcGIS Pro to enhance your GIS workflows.
Blog article 🕑 5 min