Getting Started with Mapguide Open Source v2.2

Recently, Mapguide Open Source ver 2.2 beta was released. This is yet another version of the Open Source Web-Mapping software orignially from Autodesk. One of the key features of this software is its use of FDO technology that allows you to integrate both CAD and GIS data ... and as it is open source technology is FREE to use and distribute. Some of the major updates in this version of Mapguide include: support for 64 bit, improved color palette, API improvements, added FDO installs for (PostGIS, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL server 2008). The following is a diagram of the architecture for Mapguide, while this might seem a bit daunting at first, the installers will take of most of this making it a simple task to install and implement.

So how does one get started if they are new to the Mapguide platform, or new to web-based mapping? I have created a quick start guide for this version of Mapguide, that will include the installation software and step-by-step instructions on using the technology. Below you will find a link that contains everything you will need to get started and start publishing your CAD and GIS data to the web.

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Good Mapping, Neal