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GIS (Geographic Information Systems): ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Pro

Update:  As of August 15th, 2024 our Institution of Esri products have moved from manual non-SSO account request, setup, and log-in to automatic SSO account setup log-ins. In addition, the University ArcGIS Online Organization updated the URL from dlm.maps.arcgis.com to unreno.maps.arcgis.com. For those of you who currently have an active non-SSO account please refer to the ArcGIS Organization FAQ's page for details about what this transition means for you and further steps to take. If you have any additional questions, please contact your ArcGIS Administrators or OIT for help.

This page provides information for student access, faculty and staff access, and training tutorials.

Access ArcGIS Pro

All current UNR students, staff, and faculty have access to ArcGIS Online, Pro, and applications. To access the university's ArcGIS Pro Software, you must have an ArcGIS Online (AGOL) account under the University's Organization. 

Create an ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Account
Steps:  PDF Document instructions

  1. Go to ArcGISOnline.com, and click Sign In.
  2. SSO Login (NEW) – select the drop-down “Your ArcGIS Organization’s URL."
  3. Type in the text box UNReno and click Continue.
  4. Click on UNR NetID.
  5. Sign in with your email, then continue with the SSO authentication process.
  6. After you successfully authenticate to UNR SSO, a new ArcGIS Online USERNAME will be created automatically for you. This USERNAME is created as your email underscore unreno  “netid.unr.edu_unreno:”

This USERNAME can now be used both for ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

Access to ArcGIS Pro Software

The rest of the guide provides detailed information to help you access ArcGIS Pro software:  

Library Computer Labs

ArcGIS Pro software is available on the UNR Libraries computer labs listed below:

  • Data & GIS Depot is located in the DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library, Basement Level (10 computers with 64 GB of RAM and 27-inch dual screens are available). These computers have specialty software installed, including ArcGIS Pro, R, Python, and more.
  • Library Computer Labs

For a Personal Computer

ArcGIS Pro, + all extensions and applications

Current UNR affiliates are eligible to receive an ArcGIS Pro License for their personal computer through their ArcGIS Online account. You must have administrative rights to the computer. ESRI’s ArcGIS Education licenses are for educational purposes only (no commercial use). ESRI products are compatible with Windows-based computers only. This software is NOT compatible with Mac computers. Check your computer for ArcGIS Pro system and hardware requirements.

  • Once your AGOL account is active, follow these instructions to download and access the software.  
    • Download ArcGIS Pro Instructions 
      • About halfway down the page, skip to the Download ArcGIS Pro from ArcGIS Online section. 
      • These are single-use student licenses for personal computers only.
      • The license includes advanced software and extensions.
      • The ArcGIS Pro software is not compatible with macOS/iOS systems or Chromebooks.
        • Recommend using Remote Services - DataWorks SilverWolf Desktop for access. Refer to Access Remotely - Virtual Desktop section for details. 

Access Remotely - Virtual Desktop

Request Access

Remote Services are resources offered by the University that can be connected virtually.  Virtual Campus Resources include Virtual Dataworks Desktop environments for active students, faculty, and staff to access campus software.

  • DataWorks – BlueWolf
  • DataWorks - SilverWolf is a remote desktop environment available to active students, staff, and faculty who are doing more resource-intensive or high-powered work on a remote connection. For instance, if are you computing large data sets for academic purposes, SilverWolf can grant you a more dedicated system that will allow the data processing to proceed more smoothly and reduce strain on BlueWolf for the rest of the Campus.
    • If you need ArcGIS Pro for research or a project and you are not in a GIS course: Access to SilverWolf must be requested through OIT with a valid business or academic purpose. To request access, report an issue, or request to add a software title to the desktop, visit the Access a Virtual Desktop Collection – Request Service to submit your ticket to TeamDynamix or call the OIT helpdesk at (775) 682-5000.
    • Featured software includes ArcGIS Pro, ENVI, R, Python, and more.
    • Adobe applications are not included in Remote Desktops.

Accessing Remote Desktops

***For increased security all remote connections require you to connect to the university VPN (Virtual Private Network) on your computer before initiating any remote connections. This is for off-campus access only.

Recommended: Access via Application:

Once you download the Windows App (formally Microsoft Remote Desktop App) and set up your workspaces (BlueWold, SilverWolf, SAS, etc.), you will launch the app from your applications, sign in with your NetID, accept the disclaimer, and wait for about 10 – 30 sections for your desktop to load.

Access via Windows Web browser (PC only):

If you have any issues accessing any virtual desktops via remote access please contact OIT's phone, chat, or help desk for further assistance.

ArcGIS Pro Advanced Licnese

ArcGIS Pro + all extensions are the latest professional desktop and online GIS applications from Esri. With ArcGIS Pro, you can explore, visualize, and analyze data; create 2D maps and 3D scenes, and collaborate, share, or publish your work online or with others. 

ArcGIS Pro Extensions include 3D Analyst, Aviation Airports, Aviation Charting, Bathymetry, Business Analyst, Data Interoperability, Data Reviewer, Defense Mapping, Geospatial Analyst, Image Analyst, Locate XT, Location Referencing, Maritime, Network Analyst, Production Mapping, Publisher, Spatial Analyst, Production mapping, Publisher, Spatial Analyst, and Workflow Manager.

Applications upon request: ArcGIS Business Analyst Web and Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Community Analyst, ArcGIS GeoPlanner, ArcGIS Insights, ArcGIS Tracker, Esri Redistricting and more

TRAINING

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro

Esri Academy is a free online training resource and course catalog that provides a variety of options and learning paths for GIS. This academy is a self-paced learning platform to help GIS users at all levels to learn basics, applications, data management, mapping, spatial analysis, data science, field operations, scripting, imagery, remote sensing, 3D visualization and analytics for workflows, enhance projects with geographic context, and create information that leads to better decision-making. To learn more go to ESRI Academy Training Courses.

The sections in the ArcGIS Pro Quick-Start Tutorials introduce basic elements of the user interface. You will build on this knowledge as you use the application, read the help, and complete the tutorials.