GeoJSON to WMS Service: A Step-by-Step GISBox Guide

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WMS (Web Map Service) is an international standard protocol developed by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). It defines how to request and retrieve dynamically generated map images (such as PNG, JPEG, or SVG formats) from geospatial databases over the Internet, rather than the map data itself. Users simply specify the desired map layer, spatial extent, coordinate system, and image size through a simple parameterized URL request, and the server will return the corresponding visual map. This allows geographic data from different sources and platforms to be shared, overlaid, and displayed in a unified manner, and is one of the core services for achieving geospatial data interoperability.
What is GeoJSON?
GeoJSON is an open standard format based on JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), specifically tailored for encoding and exchanging geospatial data (such as points, lines, polygons, etc.). Standardized by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) as RFC 7946, GeoJSON is widely used in web mapping development, geographic information systems (GIS), and data sharing due to its lightweight, readable, and easily parsable nature.
Why Use the WFS Protocol?
Standardization: Internationally accepted standards ensure seamless access and overlay across different platforms.
Lightweight: Transmits server-rendered images for fast client loading and minimal load.
Secure: Only map images are shared, not the original vector data, protecting data ownership.
Easy Integration: Easily overlay multiple map services from different sources into the same view.
Publishing Vector Services in GISBox

1. GISBox's built-in free GIS server supports importing both raster and vector data for 2D data publishing. Click on "Vector Services" and add a local GeoJSON file.

1. After adding the file, you can view the added service in the Vector Services list. Under "Protocol Type," select the desired protocol (e.g., WFS, WMS, or MVT). Here, we choose WMS for publishing.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly publish GeoJSON data as a standardized WMS service using GISBox, eliminating the need to independently install middleware and further streamlining the workflow.
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