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i have never worked with GIS data so i don't know much about it but currently i have just started my project and i am a bit confused while selecting the database for this purpose. i just want to know which database would be more fruitful while working in GIS projects?

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What is a GIS project ?

What kind of data you are going to store in the DB ?

What is the front end application /language you are using / planning to use ?

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SQL Server 2008 has all the necessary geospatial data types. For a little primer on how to use GIS, you should visit the ESRI site. They are the industry leader on that sort of thing.

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SQL Server 2008 has all the necessary geospatial data types. For a little primer on how to use GIS, you should visit the ESRI site. They are the industry leader on that sort of thing.

Thanks i will definately try that and will post if i have some problem ....thanks for your help

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If you need a graphic user interface (to display maps) there is also MapInfo;
If you only want to store geographical data and make calculation (distance between points, Point in polygon, adjacence of areas, and so on) Oracle Spatial is great.

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If you need a graphic user interface (to display maps) there is also MapInfo;
If you only want to store geographical data and make calculation (distance between points, Point in polygon, adjacence of areas, and so on) Oracle Spatial is great.

yes i do need to show interface as a map can you provide me some useful links for MapInfo it would be very helpful.

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