How to publish and consume Network Dataset on iOS without ArcGIS

Question

I am looking to use a network dataset in an iOS app I'm making using the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS. As I understand it, I can either access a hosted network analysis service or have one locally on the device. Because I do not have ArcGIS for Server, I have been unable to do either. 

Publishing files to arcgis.com : arcgis.com can't currently publish a "complex feature" like a network dataset, to my understanding.

Without ArcGIS for Server, is there any way I can upload a network dataset to arcgis.com or convert a network dataset to the .tn and .geodatabase files? Is there any documentation for the .geodatabase or .tn folder structure (if I have to code the conversion myself)?

Answer 1

ArcGIS Desktop v10.2.1 will have tools to allow you to package your network datasets into the runtime format (.tn & .geodatabase).You wont need to go through ArcGIS Server. 10.2.1 Desktop isn't available yet, but you contact your Esri representative if you would like to participate in the EAP (early access program)