Autodesk 15606-011408-9320 User Guide - Page 20
Introduction, Server Administrator, Webmaster, Application Developer
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Map authors need to decide the type of maps to deliver: Unintelligent maps with limited interactivity that do not require a Viewer installation (requires Autodesk MapGuide LiteView Extension). Intelligent, highly interactive maps requiring a Viewer installation. A combination of both types of maps, offering limited maps initially, with the opportunity to install a Viewer for increased interactivity Map authors will find information they need in Chapters 5 through 9. Server Administrator The server administrator oversees the Autodesk MapGuide Server and the Windows NT Server or Windows 2000 Server computer on which it runs. This person is responsible for setting up the server architecture, security (password access and access keys), network connections, database access, and search paths for data sources and image files. The server administrator also installs the web server, Autodesk MapGuide Server, and MapAgent software, as well as OLE DB providers, geocoding data and, in some cases, Allaire ColdFusion® and/or Active Server PagesÔ (ASP). Server Administrators need to maintain the Autodesk MapGuide Server using Autodesk MapGuide Server Admin. Server administrators will find information they need in Chapters 2, 3, and 4. Webmaster The webmaster is responsible for all web site content, including HTMLembedded maps. Webmasters need to be able to build and maintain a web site. The webmaster will work with the application developer when creating a map-enabled web site that extends the functionality of Autodesk MapGuide Viewer. Webmasters will find information they need in "Publishing a Map" on page 145. Application Developer The application developer uses programming skills to build custom Autodesk MapGuide Viewer applications and server-side scripts and reports. Application developers need to be able to perform the following tasks: Create HTML pages with embedded JavaÔ, JavaScript, JScript, or VBScript code that accesses the objects of the Autodesk MapGuide Viewer API. For example, you might create an HTML form containing a button that turns a layer on and off, or a drop-down list that selects map features. Create custom reports with ColdFusion, Active Server Pages, or another third-party application. In some cases, create server-side applications with Autodesk MapGuide SDF Component Toolkit. A server-side application created with the SDF 20 | Chapter 1 Introduction