How to Install TileServer PHP on Linux Mint

TileServer PHP is a powerful solution for creating and serving maps using open-source technologies. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install TileServer PHP on Linux Mint.

Requirements

Before we proceed, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • Linux Mint latest version
  • PHP 7.2 or later
  • Node.js 8.x or later
  • Git

Step 1: Install PHP and required modules

Firstly, you need to install PHP and required modules on your system. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install php php-curl php-gd php-mbstring php-zip php-xml

Step 2: Install Node.js and required packages

Next, you need to install Node.js and required packages on your system. Run the following command in your terminal:

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_12.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
sudo npm install -g npm@latest
sudo npm install -g mapnik tilelive tilelive-mapnik express mbtiles tilejson

Step 3: Download TileServer PHP

Now, you need to download TileServer PHP from the official website. Run the following command in your terminal:

curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/maptiler/tileserver-php/releases/latest \
| grep "browser_download_url.*.zip" \
| cut -d : -f 2,3 \
| tr -d \" \
| wget -qi -

Step 4: Extract and configure TileServer PHP

After downloading, extract the downloaded file and configure the TileServer PHP. Run the following command in your terminal:

unzip tileserver-php_*.*.*.zip
cd tileserver-php
cp config.example.json config.json
nano config.json

In the configuration file, modify the "data" path to your desired path.

Step 5: Start TileServer PHP

Now, you can start the TileServer PHP using the following command:

php tileserver.php

Step 6: Access the TileServer PHP

Finally, you can access the TileServer PHP using your web browser by visiting the following URL:

http://localhost:3000

That's it! You have now successfully installed TileServer PHP on Linux Mint. You can now use it to create and serve maps from your own data.