GIS

Minutely Mapnik is the concept of keeping your PostgreSQL database in sync with changes made on the OpenStreetMap server. Changes made by OpenStreetMap user accounts are recorded in "replication files" by the minute and by the hour. The Osmosis java application is used to automate the process of downloading the proper "replication files" that are used to update your database with new changes. The Osm2pgsql application is then used to import those changes into your PostgreSQL database.

Lets start off by setting up our system to automatically import updates at various intervals

Introduction

This is a simple copy and paste HOWTO document on setting up your own map server. This document is part of a series of 4-5 articles that cover buildings a map service. I assume that most of the readers are familiar with the the basics of using Ubuntu GNU/Linux and tools around it. You will also need some knowledge about the Open Street Maps tools.