Autodesk 15606-011408-9320 - MAP R6.3 CPU MODEL-UPG 4/5 MIN 2 CPUS INITL, User Manual

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Contents
Map Viewing Components 33
Web Browser 33
Autodesk MapGuide Viewer 33
Autodesk MapGuide LiteView Extension 34
Map Serving Components 34
Web Server 34
Autodesk MapGuide Server 34
Application Development Components 35
Client-Side Application Components 36
Server-Side Applications 38
What Is Autodesk MapGuide Application Development? 40
Overall Strategy 41
Phase One: Installation and Testing 41
Phase Two: Planning and Design 42
Phase Three: Implementation 43
Chapter 3 Designing Your System 45
Planning Your Directory Structure 46
Directory Structure Guidelines 46
Security 48
Using Windows NT or Windows 2000 Security 48
Using Web Server Security 48
Using Autodesk MapGuide Security 49
Architecture and Performance 51
Which MapAgent to Install 51
Using a Remote MapAgent 52
Using Multiple Servers 53
Additional Performance Considerations 57
Choosing a Viewer/Browser Environment 59
Chapter 4 Assembling and Administering Your Server 63
Setting Up Your Server 64
Before You Install Autodesk MapGuide Server 64
Installing Microsoft Internet Information Server 66
Installing a Netscape Web Server 66
Testing Your Web Server 67
Setting Up the MapAgent 67
Installing a Report Engine 71
Configuring Autodesk MapGuide Server under a Different Account 71
Autodesk MapGuide Server Admin Overview 71
Starting and Stopping the Server 72
Setting Autodesk MapGuide Server Properties 73