Hello Paul,
Paul Yelk wrote:
Kyle Wilcox wrote:
MS4W is an acronym for 'MapServer for Windows', not a solution for a
Unix based web host.
Sorry, I guess I did not clearly state my question(s)!
I knew MS4W stood for the installation of MapServer on a Windows computer.
What I should have asked was once I had a set up under MS4W, which of
the files would/can I upload to an Apache web host? Or will I have to
completely do a separate set of files for each OS?
I am hoping that the map files and other files I create on my home
computer using MS4W will be able to uploaded to the web host running
Apache.
- mapfiles, font- and symbol files and the data files (shp, dbf, tab,
dat and so on) are the files you are talking about. You can indeed
upload them to "A webserver capable of running mapserver", change the
paths in the mapfile and you should be ok.
I would strongly suggesty you to put pressure on the board of directors
and tell them map hosting is NOT the same as web hosting, it requires
specifically prepped server(s). Make sure they are willing to create
some budget before you start making promisses and sign up with the guys
at hostgis.com (I know from experience they are willing to set up a test
period and their support is excellent)
It will save you frustration, tears and sweat and a lot of precious time
and you might even be able to live up to the expectations of the people
who asked you to put a map online without realizing that GIS and
Cartography is a specialism people go to university for...
Kind regards and good luck!
Milo van der Linden
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