To create database connection files that point to a specific edit version for users, theGeodatabase Connection Propertiesoption should be used.
1. What are Geodatabase Connection Properties?
This option allows you to set specific connection details, such as the target version (edit version) within a traditionally versioned geodatabase.
It ensures that each user connects directly to their designated version, isolating edits and preventing conflicts in multi-user environments.
2. Why Use Geodatabase Connection Properties?
Provides control over which version of the geodatabase the user accesses.
Ensures security and consistency by directing users to their designated edit versions rather than the default version.
Allows administrators to pre-configure connection files for distribution to users.
3. Why Not Other Options?
Connection Properties:
Refers to general connection details like username, password, and server but does not allow specifying a particular version.
Database Properties:
Refers to database-level settings but does not configure specific user-level connection details, such as the target version.
Steps to Use Geodatabase Connection Properties:
InArcGIS Pro, go to theCatalog Pane.
Create a new database connection by selectingAdd Database.
In the connection properties dialog, specify:
Save the connection file and distribute it to the user.
References from Esri Documentation and Learning Resources:
Database Connections in ArcGIS Pro
Versioned Database Connections
Conclusion:
UsingGeodatabase Connection Propertiesensures that each database connection file is pre-configured to point to the appropriate edit version for the user, enhancing security and workflow efficiency.