11-05, 09:00–12:30 (Australia/Hobart), Social Sciences 212, University of Tasmania
This hands-on workshop guides professionals in the migration of their metadata catalogues from GeoNetwork 3.x to 4.x with peace of mind, Also useful for those new to GeoNetwork.
N.B. A tea break is included at 10.30am for 30 minutes and lunch is provided after this session.
Whether you are a current GeoNetwork user or new to this software, this workshop will provide hands-on instruction for installing or migrating to GeoNetwork 4.x with peace of mind. Topics covered include:
- Options for Installing GeoNetwork 4.x with Elasticsearch and other supporting software and tools
- Configuring your install to work with other common software packages such as GeoServer and Postgis
- Importing data from older GeoNetwork 3.x installs while preserving existing users, groups, permissions, associated files and linkages
- Exporting metadata records from your GeoNetwork catalogue to other search and cataloguing tools and metadata standards
“Ask yourself, does your organisation have its documentation and internal records in consistent and reliable order? Because, if it doesn’t, no tool in existence will magically give you reliable and correct answers.” - Baldur Bjarnason
Byron has over 30 years of experience as a leader in providing interoperability and data-linking solutions in many contexts worldwide. His greatest expertise is in implementing and developing Open Data Standards, particularly in the geospatial realm.
Byron's professional journey has taken him across various levels of government, the military, and private industry in New Zealand, Australia, and the US. His expertise in developing, organising, and managing disparate data using standards-based interoperability solutions is sought after by organisations worldwide. In 2018, Byron founded Openwork Ltd.
In recent years Byron has contributed to multiple international interoperability efforts, including the W3C Spatial Data on the Web, numerous testbed and interoperability experiments for the Open Geographic Consortium and standards development for ISO TC 211. Currently, Byron is leading and participating in efforts to improve international metadata standards such as GeoDCAT and ISO19115.
In his spare time, Byron enjoys exploring the Nelson region, getting to know the local craft beers, keeping abreast of current affairs, and picking on his mandolin when it all becomes a bit too much.