Installing Mapserver and MS4W

The current ARK release is v1.0, hosted on Sourceforge. Download Now

Following feedback from workshops in the spring on the installation and configuration of ARK for windows systems, detailed walkthroughs are now available.  The documents take the ARK administrator through the installation of the MS4W and the installation and configuration of the ARK files and mapserver.

Check back in future for further How-To’s and documentation for Mac and Linux environments!

MS4W Installation v1.0

Mapserver Installation v1.0 (for spatially enabled ARK)

  • Installing Mapserver and MS4W

    Following feedback from workshops in the spring on the installation and configuration of ARK for windows systems, detailed walkthroughs are… Read More

  • How to Install ARK v1.0

    Downloading and installing the v1 release of ARK is easier than ever. 1. Be sure you are running a suitable… Read More


  • How to Upgrade

    We are currently putting together a comprehensive walkthrough for upgrading from v0.7 to the latest ARK release. Check back soon… Read More

  • ARK Examples

    To help get you started, we’ve created two complete configurations for archaeological recording based on some of our existing projects.… Read More

  • Resources

    In addition to basic installation and upgrade instructions and our detailed wiki pages, the ARK team have also developed some… Read More