Configure WMS map server

Due to licensing restrictions, the default installation of Kibana does in Open Distro for Elasticsearch doesn’t include a map server for tile map visualizations. To configure Kibana to use a WMS map server:

1. Open Kibana at https://<host>:<port>. For example, https://localhost:5601.
2. If necessary, log in.
3. Management.
4. Advanced Settings.
5. Locate visualization:tileMap:WMSdefaults.

6. Change enabled to true, and add the URL of a valid WMS map server.

   {
     "enabled": true,
     "url": "<wms-map-server-url>",
     "options": {
       "format": "image/png",
       "transparent": true
     }
   }
   

Map services often have licensing fees or restrictions. You are responsible for all such considerations on any map server that you specify.