07-14, 09:00–13:00 (Europe/Sarajevo), PL12
This workshop will cover the basics of setting up a GeoServer instance and adding vector and raster data to it, and applying styles to the data to produce a completed web map.
GeoServer is a much loved open-source project and one of the most popular web mapping services in the world. This workshop provides a gentle hands-on introduction in setting up and enjoying GeoServer.
This workshop covers the advantages of using GeoServer; looking at the abilities of this open-source technology.
This session is a great way to get started, geared towards those with no prior open source experience. Familiarity with GIS concepts is recommended for attendees, and you are welcome to bring your own data.
We will start with a demonstration of GeoServer installation and touch on system requirements and installation of extensions
Hands-on publication of spatial data (vector, raster and database).
GeoServer styling and web mapping use
Preflight check-lists making sure your datasets, and web services, are ready for use.
beginner
Pre-requirements for attendees –A computer with Java 17+ installed.
Coding knowledge required? –none
Link to software source code repository –
Ian is a research software engineer at the University of Glasgow, and a long term contributor to the GeoTools and GeoServer projects.