Manifold® Internet Map Server Requirements

See the Manifold Internet Map Server (IMS) page for an introduction to Manifold IMS. This page provides a guide to requirements for creating a GIS-enabled web site using Manifold IMS. Here's all you need to create a Manifold IMS web site:

• A PC running Windows. - Just about any reasonably modern PC will do. Of course, a 64-bit PC running 64-bit Windows will run faster.
• Windows Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 or greater, or other HTML server. - IIS is the very cool and powerful web server that is built into most versions of Windows. If you have a modern Windows package like Windows 2003, Windows XP Pro or Windows 2000 you already have IIS. You can even use the Personal Web Server version of IIS that is provided free with many Windows versions. If you have IIS you can run your own web server.
• A full-time connection to Internet. - If you have a DSL line, Cable Modem or T1 line with your own. static IP address (almost always assigned with full time links like DSL or cable modems), you're all set! Some ISPs may charge a few dollars a month extra to provide you with a static IP address for your connection.
• Manifold System Professional or Higher Edition. - All Manifold System editions from Professional on up include IMS.

That's all you need! If you have the above you can operate your own web server to host your own web sites, and you can use Manifold IMS to GIS-enable your web sites.

Alternatively, you can use a commercial service to host your Manifold IMS web site. A variety of commercial hosting services now support Manifold IMS websites. You'll still need Manifold System to create your project but if you do not have a full time Internet connection or do not want to operate your own web server you can use a commercial provider to host your Manifold IMS web site.

More Information

Visit the following pages for additional, detailed information on Manifold IMS:

• Internet Map Server - Manifold IMS home page.
• Top 10 IMS Advantages - The top ten advantages reported by Manifold users over using old-fashioned, archaic IMS products.
• Live IMS Examples - Live examples of IMS running on manifold.net servers, with links to complete source code for examples.
• IMS FAQ - Frequently asked questions and answers.

Questions?

Please contact us at sales@manifold.net. We would like you to be happy with your licensing of Manifold products, so please do not hesitate to ask any questions before placing an order.