If multiple departments want to share content from their individual ArcGIS Enterprise deployments, what is the recommended solution?

Deploying a centralized ArcGIS Enterprise and configuring collaboration is the recommended solution for multiple departments wanting to share content from their individual deployments. This approach fosters an efficient and streamlined method of sharing data and resources among various departments without the complexities associated with managing separate servers for each.

Centralizing the deployment allows for a single point of management and governance, making it easier to maintain security, access control, and versioning of shared content. Through collaboration features, departments can share maps, apps, and layers seamlessly, enhancing teamwork and reducing data redundancy. This configuration also supports flexible sharing options, such as creating collaborations that connect different ArcGIS Enterprise deployments for specific projects or initiatives.

Other options, such as increasing storage capacity or integrating all departments into a single server, may address some immediate needs but do not provide the comprehensive sharing capabilities and management efficiency that centralized collaboration offers. An external cloud storage solution, while useful for some scenarios, does not inherently take advantage of the features and functionalities of ArcGIS Enterprise needed for effective content sharing among the departments.