Open Source Web Mapping a nondeveloperspective Andrew Parker

Open Source Web Mapping a non-developerspective Andrew Parker Penn State University Masters in Geographical Information Systems Capstone Project Advisor: Frank Hardisty May 2009

Presentation Objective • introduce a tutorial on how to build an open source web map from a non-developerspective—from installing a Linux operating system to building a web map. • discuss common user errors • after attending the presentation, attendees will have familiarity with the tutorial, allowing a successful experience building an open source web map.

Capstone Objective • to document the process of publishing a web map on the Internet, step by step, from a non-developer's perspective • answer common questions for the GIS professional who may want to explore open source web mapping – Which applications do I need? – How do the applications work together?

The Result a free, user-editable How. To and tutorial www. source 3. com select the MGIS WIKI tab

Which brings you to. . . the WIKI

Using the Wiki LINUX OS Be. NOT surerush to read: • do and read carefully ü especially “Installing • MGIS Home Page Ubuntu” • command line interface • Introduction Install web mapping applications Nothing to install, demos only. Slides showing comparisons Register and login are coming. to post comments Your patients put to the test. Yes, there is more configuration

ATTENTION!!! remember that I stated “DO NOT RUSH and READ CAREFULLY”

Web Mapping GUI Comparisons • • • all use the same Post. GIS database all are running off of a Linux server and Apache all use Map. Server to access the Post. GIS database and render symbology These GUIs can be accessed interactively following the links in the WIKI

Open. Layers Example

Fusion for Map. Server Example

Map. Fish Example

Putting it all Together

Be Careful I do not include steps how to “DROP” a database, table, or user if commands are incorrectly entered into the command line.

Map. Fish Install the end product

Recent Map. Fish Application…Ubuntu Server