Bing Maps Articles

The following articles provide background information and cross-API information for Bing Maps APIs.

Article	Description
Accessing the Bing Maps REST Services using PHP	A step-by-step tutorial that shows how to write a PHP application that uses the Bing Maps REST Services.
Accessing the Bing Spatial Data Services using PHP	A step-by-step tutorial that shows how to write a PHP application that uses the Bing Spatial Data Services.
Bing Maps Tile System	Describes the projection, coordinate systems, and addressing scheme used by the Bing Maps Tile System.
Create a Custom Map URL	Explains how to create a custom URL that displays a map with additional items such as routes, search results, and my places collections.
Custom Map Styles in Bing Maps	Information on the custom map style schema used throughout the Bing Maps platform.
Geocoding Japanese Addresses	Explains Japanese address geocoding and supported features.
Geospatial Endpoint Service	The Geospatial Endpoint Service is a REST service that provides information about Geospatial Platform services for the language and geographical region you specify.
SSL Certificate Validation for Java Applications	Explains how to download and install SSL certificates for Java applications.
Understanding Scale and Resolution	Explains how to determine the scale and resolution of an image.
Open Maps: understanding ODbL	Explains Bing Maps use of Open Data under ODbL license.