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Uncategorized Boards => GENERAL => Topic started by: valleyofdawn on June 08, 2014, 07:25:33 AM

Title: Which is better WMS or tile server?
Post by: valleyofdawn on June 08, 2014, 07:25:33 AM
I have a map source which can be accessed either way.

Which would be faster?

Any other considerations?
Title: Re: Which is better WMS or tile server?
Post by: Zaidín on June 08, 2014, 01:43:35 PM
In my own experience, with spanish topographic maps (two possible sources: IGN wms service and SIGPAC online visor) I prefer the second option: tile server. It seems faster and without download errors.
Title: Re: Which is better WMS or tile server?
Post by: orux on June 09, 2014, 07:45:21 PM
Quote from: valleyofdawnI have a map source which can be accessed either way.

Which would be faster?

Any other considerations?


Hi,



tile servers are faster, because the tiles are created and stored in the database. A WMS creates the tiles on demand.



orux
Title: Re: Which is better WMS or tile server?
Post by: valleyofdawn on June 10, 2014, 07:00:52 PM
Thank you both.

I'll be sure to use the tileservers when available.
Title: Re: Which is better WMS or tile server?
Post by: orux on June 10, 2014, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: valleyofdawnThank you both.

I'll be sure to use the tileservers when available.


The important thing is that the WMS are more flexible, you can add or remove layers, for example.



And usually provide data that are not available on tile servers.



For example, in Spain there are thousands of free WMS, offering all kind of information.



orux
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