OSM Servers in Rambler
In the beginning of 2011 Rambler had offered server capacity for OpenStreetMap project. The offer is primarily intended for russian OSM segment.
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What? Why? How?
Servers may be used to host any project directly related to OSM, you just need to contact Glebius.
Running projects
- glosm.osm.rambler.ru — 3D OSM
- lowzoom.osm.rambler.ru — detailed lowzoom tiles created from zoom 9 with tiletool
- ot.osm.rambler.ru — public transport
- navitel.osm.rambler.ru — convertion into Navitel format
- jxapi.osm.rambler.ru — Xapi
- overpass.osm.rambler.ru — Overpass API, an alternative to XAPI
- vwo.osm.rambler.ru — waterway validation
- dumps.osm.rambler.ru — ex-USSR area dumps for redaction period
Available machines
| host | software | hardware | purpose |
| db0.osm.rambler.ru | FreeBSD 9 | Core2 Duo E8400 3GHz, 8Gb RAM, 12 x 2Tb HDD | database, homedirs |
| worker1.osm.rambler.ru | FreeBSD 9 | Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz, 4Gb RAM, 2 x 1Tb HDD | http server for most projects |
| worker2.osm.rambler.ru | FreeBSD 9 | 8 core Xeon 2.8GHz, 64Gb RAM, 3 x 150Gb HDD | Overpass API |
| worker3.osm.rambler.ru | FreeBSD 9 | 8 core Xeon 2.8GHz, 64Gb RAM, 3 x 150Gb HDD | planet extracts by Ezhick |
| win1.osm.rambler.ru | Windows 2008 Server R2 Standard | Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 2.5GHz, 4Gb RAM, 150Gb+465Gb+465Gb HDD | Windows server for running ugly proprietary software |
Databases on db0
Database actuality is available here
openstreetmap database
Software — PostgreSQL 8.4.
Scheme is taken osmosis-0.38 distribution, which means it matches scheme used on OSM servers at the moment osmosis-0.38 was released (API). Any significant changes of the scheme are only possible if current scheme is no longer supported by osmosis, or if changes are so important it is worth the time and effort (changes which doesn't require much time and effort will be introduced timely).
The base is updated with minnute diffs, maximum lag related to OSM servers whouldn't exceed 5 minutes.
The database is only available in read-only mode (SELECT). Access is available for anyone with useful and working OSM-related projects. Personal database with full access for storing own data is provided as well, upon request.
osm_simple database
Software PostgreSQL 8.4. + Postgis 1.5
Schema used is postgis_simple from osmosis-0.38 distribution (pgsql_simple_schema_0.6.sql).
Replication, access and scheme change policy is the same as with openstreetmap database.
Personal databases
A user may be provided personal PostgreSQL database with full access. Requests for these are to be directed to Ezhick, please don't forget to specify desired login, password, whether postgis or additional language support is needed.
Personal MySQL databases are available as well. Requests are to be directed to Scaurr0ck.
Administration
For questions related to FreeBSD boxes access and software installation please contact Glebius and AMDmi3.
For windows server (win1) access and software installation, you may contact Fortress.
The contacts for database administration on db0 server are Ezhick (PostgreSQL), and Scaurr0ck (MySQL)
Direct Rambler contacts
As Glebius is Rambler employee, it would be the easiest to contact him directly. If he is unavailable for some reason, AMDmi3, Ezhick and Fortress can ask datacenter operators to perform simple tasks such as server reboot.
