In this post we’re going to get a functional OpenStreetMap tile server up and running. We’ll deploy a small map initially just to make sure everything is working correctly.

If you fail to plan you plan to fail

-- Benjamin Franklin

Depending on the specification of your server; you may want to adjust the postgres configuration to optimize performance, especially if you are planning on a ‘Whole World’ install.

If you don't know where you're going, you're unlikely to end up there.

-- Forrest Gump

Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works.

-- Steve Jobs

Computers are good at following instructions, but not at reading your mind.

-- Donald Knuth

It’s hard enough to find an error in your code when you’re looking for it; it’s even harder when you’ve assumed your code is error-free.

-- Steve McConnell

If it hurts... do it more often.

-- Annon

A system is never finished being developed until it ceases to be used.

-- Jerry Weinberg

Initial Set-up Assumes you have a fresh install of a nice new Ubuntu 20.