Dewberry’s GeoFIRM system is an enterprise-class production environment. We’ve created a robust system, based in ArcGIS/ArcSDE, designed to support the mission-critical nature of our engineering and DFIRM production needs. The result is a solution that helps to manage our workflows, maximizes access and up-time, and ensures quality, on-time deliverables for our customers.
Our enterprise-class system architecture features:
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Scalable Storage Area Network (SAN)-based hard disk storage, featuring multiple RAID-5 arrays for maximum redundancy
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Fiber-based connectivity from server to SAN
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Enterprise-class, multi-processor server, with an easily expandable capability to support the projected needs of GeoFIRM
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A redundant backup regimen to ensure data continuity
At the ArcSDE geodatabase level, we support multi-user editing, so multiple staff members can work on a single production task at the same time. This shortens delivery schedules. We also have implemented geodatabase versioning to manage workflows and to ensure only approved, quality-checked edits are incorporated into final data sets.
