mapserver speed issues

[John Spotten]

hi ,

does mapserver make use of indexing present in external databases such as mapinfo, as I am considering breaking up a 90000 record layer into 5 classes  each with it's own styling and doing some further joining with other sources.

I know I will have to check speeds over our intranet first for various options and log test results.

Is there any documentation on speed issues and tips and tricks on how to improve speed.

John Spotten
Transport Modeller/GIS Developer
Directorate of Transport, Roads and Stormwater
City of Cape Town
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Email : john.spotten at capetown.gov.za
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