The Utility Network can help with network design and planning by providing tools for network optimization and simulation, enabling visualization and analysis of network design scenarios, and supporting integration with external design and planning systems and databases. This can help organizations ensure that their networks are designed and planned effectively, optimize network performance, and minimize costs and risks.

The difference between a geometric network and the ArcGIS Utility Network is that a geometric network is limited to linear features, while the Utility Network supports both linear and non-linear features. Additionally, a geometric network does not support subnetworks, while the Utility Network does.

Examples of connectivity rules that can be defined in the Utility Network include electric connectivity rules, water connectivity rules, and gas connectivity rules.

The ArcGIS Utility Network Specialty course covers utility networks, such as electric, gas, water, and telecommunications networks.

The course is designed for professionals who work with utility networks, such as electric, gas, water, and telecommunications networks.