[postgis-devel] Re: PostGIS datastore creation

[Mateusz Loskot]

Jason Birch wrote:
> Mateusz Wrote:
>> I talked about it with Bob Bray (on FOSS4G) and he told me that a
>> provider is not required to support Create Data Store operation to be a
>> valid FDO provider.
>> So, if there are some big problems and if it's not crucial for PostGIS
>> FDO users, we can safely not implement this capability.
> 
> I think it's important that this FDO operation be supported, even if
> creating the template_postgis template has to be a manual step in the
> database installation process.

Yes, I also think it's important.
I just wanted to share what I was talking about with Bob Bray.

> I would want to tightly control who has access to create databases, but
> not allowing a small shop to turn on the ability for users to create new
> data stores would limit the reach of the provider considerably; these
> smaller shops are likely going to be the first to integrate PostGIS with
> MapGuide and Map 3D.

I see. It makes sense for me.


Cheers
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Mateusz Loskot
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