EDN: ESRI Developer Network

EDN is the ESRI Developer Network. EDN's deliverables primarily consist of a library of development software for building and testing applications that includes: ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, ArcWeb Services, and ArcGIS Engine Developer Kit.

The Login link in the upper-right banner area, allows you to log in and take advantage of more options. After you log in, the Login link changes to Logout. You must have an ESRI Global Account to login. If you don't, you can create one on the EDN Login page.

The EDN Web site provides many support resources for developers including API documentation, technical articles, monitored user-to-user discussion forums, and sample code exchange. In cases where additional support is needed, EDN subscribers can purchase a block of 10 developer support incidents/calls for a fee.

EDN was created at the request of our developer customers. They wanted a program that would give them inexpensive access to our developer products and an easy way to manage and budget for development software costs. Many of these developers find themselves in the position of needing to try out software platforms before recommending them for production use and need build prototype systems in order to get contracts

There is tremendous value for a development staff to have the opportunity to investigate a complete technology suite and choose to use the items that will allow them to architect, build, and ultimately deliver an optimal solution.

• COTS/GOTS developers
• Vertical industry software developers
• Internal development groups within commercial or technical organizations
• Systems integrators
• Existing ESRI developer customers who do not have access to all ArcGIS development products

EDN provides a comprehensive library of developer products, documentation, and a collaborative online environment that will help developers build GIS and mapping applications with best-of-breed technology. Having access to all ArcGIS development tools will allow developers to build scalable, extensible applications that fulfill their users' needs now and into the future. As long as the software licenses are used purely in a development and test mode, developers can build everything from simple mapping applications to intricate geoprocessing and editing applications.

The online resources allow all developers, including ESRI's, to collaborate and share ideas, code, methodologies, and so forth, resulting in a stronger GIS developer community.

EDN is licensed annually per developer, and for development and testing use only. If a company has seven developers using ESRI technology to build products or internal applications, the company needs to buy seven subscriptions. Authorization files will be issued that will provide access to the software for a year. When the subscription is up for renewal, new authorization files will be issued when the subscriptions are renewed.

No. The 10-call DSG is for one authorized caller.

Yes, someone can purchase the EDN Developer Support (DSG) after the initial purchase of the subscription. $2,000 gets them 10 calls for one authorized caller with a current EDN subscription. There is no time limit for the use of these 10 DSG incidents. If the EDN subscription lapses or is not renewed, any unused DSG support incidents will likewise expire. If the subscriber exhausts their block of 10 and would like more, they can purchase another block of 10. The price of this DSG support plan will not be prorated and the timing of the billing of support will not be linked up to their EDN subscription annual renewal. The EDN subscriber should decide to renew their support as they use it and as they need it.

The subscriber can purchase more than one training option. So, if the customer would like to take some beginning courses, they can use their first training option of five days. If they would like to take advanced training after that, they can use their second training option of five days. But both training options must be purchased at the same time as the subscription or renewal, if they want the discounted price. It is important to note that there is no rollover. Training must be booked within the subscription time frame and training must be completed within 30 days of the end of the subscription. Anything beyond the 30 days would have to be handled on a case-by-case basis.