Frequently asked questions

Listed below are frequently asked questions and answers regarding ArcGIS Data Appliance: Esri Vector Basemaps.

• How does ArcGIS Data Appliance: Esri Vector Basemaps work?
• How do I set up Esri Vector Basemaps?
• Where does the data come from?
• Does Esri Vector Basemaps include imagery?
• What services are available?
• Are there any use restrictions when using Esri Vector Basemaps?
• Where can I find more information about editing custom styles?
• Where can I find more information about using basemaps in my Portal for ArcGIS Map Viewer Classic?
• What if I need further assistance?

How does ArcGIS Data Appliance: Esri Vector Basemaps work?

ArcGIS Data Appliance: Esri Vector Basemaps is published as a hosted vector tile service from your ArcGIS Enterprise portal along with several dozen map styles that you can share, use, and customize within your organization. For more information about vector basemaps and the differences between raster and vector tile layers, see Tile layers in the Portal for ArcGIS help.

How do I set up Esri Vector Basemaps?

Refer to the instructional video and help documentation in the Esri Vector Basemaps Additional resources section of the ArcGIS Data Appliance 2024 website to learn how to set up and use Esri Vector Basemaps.

Where does the data come from?

These vector tile packages contain updated global data from a variety of sources including commercial, authoritative agencies and open-source providers, as well as local authoritative data from the Esri Community Maps Program.

Does Esri Vector Basemaps include imagery?

No. Esri Vector Basemaps does not include raster basemaps or imagery.

What services are available?

Esri Vector Basemaps only requires one service published as a hosted vector tile layer from your portal. Other maps are included as map styles that you publish to your portal as tile layers. See Directory of map styles for the vector tile layers included with Esri Vector Basemaps.

Are there any use restrictions when using Esri Vector Basemaps?

The data is provided by multiple third-party data vendors under license to Esri for inclusion in ArcGIS Data Appliance for use with Esri software. Redistribution rights are granted by Esri and the data vendor for hard-copy renditions or static, electronic map images (for example, .gif and .jpeg files) that are plotted, printed, or publicly displayed with proper metadata and source or copyright attribution to the respective data vendor or vendors. For copyright and attribution information, see Credits for a specific map published to your portal.

Where can I find more information about editing custom styles?

View the New ways of customizing Esri Vector Basemaps article on the ArcGIS Blog website for more information about editing custom styles.

Where can I find more information about using basemaps in my Portal for ArcGIS Map Viewer Classic?

See Customize basemaps and Choose a basemap (Map Viewer Classic) in the Portal for ArcGIS help for more information about using basemaps in your Portal for ArcGIS Map Viewer Classic.

What if I need further assistance?

For all questions, feedback, and troubleshooting, and to report issues, contact Esri Support.