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

2. Presentation Objective introduce a tutorial on how to build an open source web map from a non-developers perspective—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.

3. 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?

4. The Result a free, user-editable HowTo and tutorial www.source3.com select the MGIS WIKI tab

5. Which brings you to...the WIKI

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

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

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

9. OpenLayers Example

10. Fusion for MapServer Example

11. MapFish Example

12. Putting it all Together

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

14. MapFish Install the end product

15. Recent MapFish Application…Ubuntu Server