Can we delete standard geodata directories from the server, if we do not have data to place in them?
No, these will be needed eventually, and if they are not, they will be removed or changed nationally. Q: We have some large counties which contain several topo quads. Currently we keep topographic images under quadblock directories. Are we supposed to put all of these files under a single topographic_images directory? A: Yes, all topo quads should be stored in the topographic_images folder. If you have a large number of topo quad files, you may find the Service Center Data Loader, and the Alias Tool helpful in providing a virtual sort to organize the topo quads into subcategories when accessing them in ArcView.