The standard and correct procedure for applying a new extension license, such as ArcGIS Data Interoperability, to an existing ArcGIS Server site is to use the Software Authorization Wizard. This utility is specifically designed to process the license file (.prvc) provided by Esri. After the wizard successfully applies the new license, the ArcGIS Server service must be restarted for the extension to be recognized and enabled. This process ensures the license is correctly registered with the software without risking corruption of the deployment.

A. Manually add the license to the JSON license file, and then reload it:

Manually editing ArcGIS Enterprise configuration or license files is not a supported method. This approach is error-prone and can lead to system instability or complete license invalidation.

C. Use the ArcGIS Server installation program to apply the license:

The installation program is used for the initial setup of the software. It is not the appropriate tool for managing licenses on an already installed and operational ArcGIS Server site.

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1. Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Documentation

"Authorize ArcGIS Server": This document explicitly states the procedure for licensing. It says

"To apply an authorization file you received from Esri Customer Service

use the Software Authorization Wizard... You can also use this wizard to authorize additional extension licenses." It also notes the requirement to restart the service.

Source: Esri. (2022). ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0 Documentation

Installation and Deployment

Authorize ArcGIS Server. Retrieved from https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/server/latest/install/windows/authorizing-arcgis-server.htm (Section: "Authorizing with a provision file").

2. Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Documentation

"About the Data Interoperability extension": The documentation for the extension itself confirms it is licensed as a standard ArcGIS Server role. The licensing process follows the general server authorization steps.

Source: Esri. (2022). ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0 Documentation

Extensions

Data Interoperability

About the Data Interoperability extension. Retrieved from https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/server/latest/get-started/windows/about-the-data-interoperability-extension.htm (Section: "Licensing").