Integration with Google Maps

The MicroStrategy architecture includes a generic mapping services layer that supports integrating the MicroStrategy platform with cloud-based Google Maps. When you install MicroStrategy, you have the option to Install GIS Connectors, which places the GIS Connector for Google Maps in the MicroStrategy installation directory. To integrate MicroStrategy with Google Maps, you copy the connector, which is a plug-in, to the MicroStrategy Web installation directory and configure it. If you do not install the connector during the initial installation of MicroStrategy, you can install it later by repairing the installation and choosing to Install GIS Connectors.

You can use the Google Map visualization to explore and analyze data in MicroStrategy Web and on mobile devices. The following sections provide detailed explanations and steps to configure and use the Google Map visualization to analyze MicroStrategy data in a dashboard or document.

• Setup

  Provides steps to install the GIS Connector (plug-in) for Google Maps, get a Google Maps license, configure the plug-in, and optionally, make this the only mapping option by removing the out-of-the-box ESRI Map visualization.

• Data and design requirements

  Lists the data requirements and optional design considerations for the Google Map visualization.

Refer to Troubleshooting a Google Maps visualization for tips on how to deal with common problems.