Below are the primary steps required to get ArcGIS Server up and running:
Note:
If you are upgrading from a previous version to ArcGIS Server 10.8.1 follow steps in the Upgrade ArcGIS Server topic.
- Verify that your site meets the system requirements.
 - Plan your ArcGIS Server site configuration.
 - Modify your firewall to allow communication on the ports used by ArcGIS Server.
 - Install ArcGIS Server.
- If you'll be configuring a single-machine deployment of ArcGIS Server, see Installing ArcGIS Server.
 - If you'll be configuring a multiple-machine deployment of ArcGIS Server, see Installing ArcGIS Server on multiple machines.
 
 - Log in to Manager.
 - Install and configure ArcGIS Web Adaptor.
 - Connect to ArcGIS Server from ArcGIS Desktop.
 - Grant permissions to data directories.
 - Publish services.
 - Use the services.