When choosing the appropriate configuration size for ArcGIS Pro virtual machines (VMs), it's important to consider user needs and the virtual resources needed to accommodate them. To assist in this evaluation, the following user type categories are described:
- Light user (viewing)—This user type works with a simple 2D map display, navigation, and querying. They combine and present data prepared by others.
- Medium user (editing)—This user type works with 2D and 3D map display, navigation, querying, and editing, and uses geoprocessing tools. They compile and present data from multiple sources in a simple map layout.
- Heavy user (visualizing)—This user type works with 2D and 3D map display, navigation, querying, and editing. They have advanced knowledge of symbology use, including transparency and dynamic labeling. This user does 2D and 3D analysis involving visibility and line of sight.
On-premises VM size recommendations
For organizations hosting ArcGIS Pro on-premises, the following are the recommended VM configurations for each user type:
| User type | vCPU | Memory | vGPU Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
Light | Minimum 4 vCPU | Minimum 6 GB RAM | 1Q–2Q |
Medium | Minimum 8 vCPU | Minimum 8 GB RAM | 2Q or greater |
Heavy | Minimum 12 vCPU | Minimum 16 GB RAM | 4Q or greater |
Cloud VM size recommendations
There are several options for cloud VMs. The subsections below list the recommendations for Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Azure single-session VM recommendations
In single-session scenarios, only one user is signed in to a session host virtual machine at a time. Using personal host pools in Azure Virtual Desktop is an example of a single-session scenario.
| User type | Azure VM types |
|---|---|
Light | NV4as_v4, NV8as_v4 |
Medium | NV16as_v4, NC4as_T4_v3, NC8as_T4_v3, NV6ads_A10_v5 |
High | NC16as_T4_v3, NV12ads_A10_v5, NV18ads_A10_v5 |
Azure multisession VM recommendations
In multisession scenarios, multiple users are signed in to a session host simultaneously. Using pooled host pools in Azure Virtual Desktop with the Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise multisession operating system (OS) is an example of a multisession deployment.
| User type | Azure VM types | Maximum users per VM |
|---|---|---|
Light | NV18ads_A10_v5, NC16as_T4_v3, NV32as_v4 | 6 |
Medium | NV18ads_A10_v5, NC16as_T4_v3, NV32as_v4 | 4 |
Heavy | NV18ads_A10_v5, NC16as_T4_v3, NV32as_v4 | 3 |
AWS EC2 instance type recommendations
The recommendations for AWS instance types are listed below.
| User type | AWS EC2 |
|---|---|
Light | G4dn.xlarge, G4ad.xlarge, G5.xlarge |
Medium | G4dn.2xlarge, G4ad.2xlarge, G5.2xlarge |
Heavy | G4dn.4xlarge, G4ad.4xlarge, G5.4xlarge |