How to host the OpenStreetMap Locally

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sisir picture sisir · Sep 4, 2013 · Viewed 16.1k times · Source

I want to host the OSM (OpenStreetMap) locally. I need the basic idea what are required for hosting the OSM and how the task can be done in a step wise manner. I have to host it in Windows7 environment.

Any kind of help will be useful.

Answer

scai picture scai · Sep 4, 2013

switch2osm contains detailed instructions and requirements for setting up a OSM server. If you have a Windows system then better set up a Linux VM inside it.

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