Initial Considerations

Have you requested an ArcFM XI series tenant? Every organization needs a tenant for data security, user management, etc. For information about how to request a tenant and the information you initially need by reviewing the entirety of the Request a Tenant topic.
Do you have ArcGIS Server? This back-end server software component of ArcGIS Enterprise makes your geographic information available to others in your organization and, optionally, anyone with an internet connection. It is specifically required in order to host map content. For requirements, refer to Esri’s ArcGIS Server Installation Guide article.
Do you have Portal for ArcGIS? This enables you to organize, publish, and share maps, apps, and data within your organization, as well as manage user access and permissions. It is specifically required for authentication to XI series apps. For requirements, refer to Esri’s Portal for ArcGIS Installation Guide.
Are you aware of XI series supported version information on myArcFM?
Do you have ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro? They are required on at least one desktop machine to publish map content to ArcGIS Server. Refer to Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop quick start guide and ArcGIS Pro quick start tutorials to review all the components that you need, what’s included in the install, and any additional extensions that need licensed.
Do you have ArcFM Desktop? It is required on at least one desktop machine for a Designer XI Geometric Network implementation and/or to enable ArcFM Mobile network tracing functionality.
What functionality do your users require? Refer to the User Functionality Matrix on myArcFM for details on different types of roles and their access.